AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoPresidential Prep in ND: The White House is gearing up for President Trump’s July 1 visit to North Dakota, with Marine One unloaded at Bismarck Municipal Airport ahead of a Medora stop tied to America 250 and the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library dedication. State Politics & Governance: Gov. Kelly Armstrong declined to remove Eddy County Commissioner Dave Gehrtz after a petition alleging conflicts tied to the Flickertail Wind project, citing an Attorney General review and ongoing litigation. Energy & Permitting: PRC Wind has split its Flickertail Wind proposal into two separate permit applications, potentially boosting peak capacity to 584 megawatts, and setting up a fresh round of local scrutiny. Legal Fight Over Plastics: Seventeen Republican attorneys general, including North Dakota’s, sued California over its Plastic Pollution Prevention and Packaging Producer Responsibility Act, arguing it violates state sovereignty and drives up costs. AI + Power Angle: Shark Tank investor Kevin O’Leary is backing Bitzero, a Canadian firm building data-center power capacity tied to AI demand, with long-term electricity contracts including in North Dakota. Health Leadership: Essentia Health added four new board members, including CEO Dr. David Herman’s appointment to the Joint Commission’s Board of Commissioners. Community & Civic Life: North Dakota’s LGBTQ+ suicide prevention advocate highlighted survey results showing many queer adults report high life satisfaction, while stressing prevention needs more than numbers.
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