AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoCoal Power Push: President Trump says he’ll use the Cold War-era Defense Production Act to send about $700M to coal projects, including upgrades and new plants, with North Dakota listed among the states getting modernization money for coal generation. Energy & Grid Politics: Gov. Kelly Armstrong praised the plan, pointing to proposed Antelope Valley Station upgrades near Beulah and Freedom Mine support tied to reliability and jobs. Election Access in ND: North Dakota’s Secretary of State is rolling out a new election results website for the June 9 primary, while early voting continues with Ward and Burleigh counties reporting steady ballot totals. Ballot Integrity Fight in Minot: A Minot mayoral candidate is challenging Ward County voting equipment test results, arguing races weren’t properly tested; the candidate’s review and responses are now in the spotlight. Campaign Attacks: In Ward County’s GOP primary, incumbents and candidates are distancing themselves from ugly, allegedly inaccurate attack ads tied to an outside political group. Voting Rules Clash: The U.S. Senate blocked Trump’s SAVE America Act, a major setback for efforts to tighten voter ID and limit voter registration drives. Local Governance: Slope County commissioners discussed a regional partnership, tax credit applications, and rural health funding opportunities.
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