AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoDefense: General Atomics has opened a remote drone-operations facility at Grand Forks Air Force Base, where crews will fly MQ-9 Reapers on missions in Africa. Sen. John Hoeven said the operation will bring about 50 pilots to North Dakota. State Finances: North Dakota collected $561.2 million in selective sales and gross-receipts taxes in 2024, ranking 48th nationally; collections rose 1.3% from 2023. Election Oversight: Federal monitors are heading to Cass County polling places for Election Day, while a North Dakota commentary revisits the state’s history of confusingly similar names on ballots. State Accountability: Development Fund leaders resigned, and the Ethics Commission plans an inquiry into problems at the fund. Court Ruling: A judge struck down parts of the law governing North Dakota Beef Commission membership, ruling its nominating preference unconstitutional.
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