AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoLegislative Ethics: Rep. Mike Motschenbacher says he separates his lawmaking from his role leading the North Dakota Gaming Alliance, but an ethics expert says he could do more to manage potential conflicts as charitable-gambling rules come before lawmakers. Grand Forks: Fufeng USA is seeking $8 million from the city, arguing it wrongly terminated a deal for the company’s proposed corn mill after federal officials cited national-security concerns. Data Center Debate: Geronimo Power’s CEO urged Cass County residents to oppose a proposed Harmony Township moratorium on data-center development. Health Costs: North Dakota’s insurance commissioner approved ACA rate hikes, with individual-market increases averaging 7% to 19% and small-group increases 9.5% to 18%. Elections: A new report says Native voters face hurdles including remote polling access, unreliable mail and limited internet; North Dakota is among the states examined. State Government: The Highway Patrol plans to ask lawmakers to rename it the State Patrol, citing its expanded role beyond highways. Defense & Research: Sen. John Hoeven announced Project ATLAS, a nearly $2 million initiative linking UND, NASA and the National Guard to test unmanned aircraft and ground vehicles. Tribal Rights: The Standing Rock Sioux Tribe has filed a new federal lawsuit seeking to overturn approvals for the Dakota Access Pipeline’s Missouri River crossing.
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