Open Records & Open Meetings: The ND attorney general issued multiple summary opinions, including that the Dickey County Senior Citizens Center didn’t violate open records law because it never received a request, while White Shield Public School District violated both open records and open meetings rules, and Stutsman County’s Local Emergency Planning Committee broke open meetings law by conducting business via email. Education Funding: A federal E-Rate change could slash support for K-12 technology budgets in North Dakota, with schools and libraries warning local governments may be forced to cover costs. Energy & Cost of Living: GasBuddy reports show regular gas in McLean County hit $4.09 in the week ending Sept. 19, with statewide regular averaging $4.18; diesel prices also stayed elevated statewide. State Government Oversight: Lawmakers urged an attorney general probe after audits flagged problems in the North Dakota Development Fund’s business financing program, including missing documentation and concerns about high-risk loans. Constitutional Politics: The Greater North Dakota Chamber hosted a debate over Measure 1, which would raise the vote threshold for future constitutional amendments to 60%. Agriculture & Federal Land Use: Sen. Kevin Cramer and Interior Secretary Doug Burgum met with Prairie Pothole landowners over Fish and Wildlife Service wetland easements and the “setback rule,” pressing for clearer rules and accountability. Public Safety: ND’s “Speeding Slows You Down” campaign produced 5,409 citations, including 4,917 speeding tickets, as speeding and aggressive driving remain a major factor in fatal crashes.