AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoWorkforce Overhaul: Gov. Kelly Armstrong announced North Dakota is consolidating workforce programs into a single structure and naming Katie Ralston Howe as the state’s first workforce commissioner, with a proposal to formalize a new Department of Workforce Development in January. Consumer Protection: The Nevada attorney general settlement with Credit Acceptance Corporation—$694 million in cash and debt relief—adds to a broader multistate push against auto-lending practices that allegedly left consumers unable to afford loans. Open Government Watch: The ND attorney general issued summary opinions involving open records and open meetings, including a finding that the White Shield Public School District violated open records and open meetings rules, while other local entities faced different outcomes. Higher Ed Scrutiny: UND said it’s working to respond to a U.S. Department of Education investigation tied to foreign funding disclosures and pilot training contracts connected to Chinese airlines. Local Growth: North Bismarck is set to get a new Capital City Car Wash after a land purchase, with construction not yet scheduled. Public Health: CDC reported measles cases rising week over week, with North Dakota among the jurisdictions reporting cases.
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