AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoSpecial Session Watch: North Dakota’s special legislative session kicks off today with kratom at the center, as Gov. Kelly Armstrong pushes lawmakers toward a total ban while committees weigh bills that would criminalize synthetic kratom and regulate or ban natural products. Public Health: The state court system says a C-Track data security incident affected information tied to the North Dakota Supreme Court, and officials urge people to stay alert for suspicious activity. Local Justice: In Grand Forks, LaVonne Jack, accused of embezzling more than $11,000 from a Fraternal Order of Police account, faces a preliminary hearing set for Oct. 12. Bismarck Safety: Health officials report two bats tested positive for rabies in Bismarck after contact with dogs, urging residents to avoid handling bats and report dead ones. State Budget/Projects: Lawmakers also plan to consider funding for Bismarck’s Military Gallery museum via a proposed $35 million line of credit, as construction pauses continue. STEM Growth: The North Dakota STEM Ecosystem elects new board officers, including Adam Gehlhar as vice president, and renews support through Gateway to Science.
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