AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoBorder Wall Contract Scrutiny: A Texas Big Bend border wall job tied to contractor Tommy Fisher is back in the spotlight after a new federal award worth billions, reigniting questions about construction quality and who benefited. Dakota Access Pipeline Update: The U.S. Army Corps approved the Dakota Access easement for the Missouri River crossing near Standing Rock—nearly a decade after protests—clearing the way for continued operation with added safety conditions. Medicaid Funding Fight: CMS is proposing major limits on how states use Medicaid payment structures, a move that could squeeze hospital funding nationwide, especially where supplemental payments are a big share of provider revenue. ND Energy Politics: North Dakota and the U.S. are seeking to vacate a $28M pipeline-related damages judgment tied to federal handling of Dakota Access protest impacts. Public Service Commission Race: PSC candidates are debating whether the commission has kept energy affordable, with challengers pushing harder on ratepayer protection and data center concerns. Local Government Pay: Jamestown advanced new police and fire classifications and salary scales to help retain staff and reduce overtime pressure.
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