AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoState Services: North Dakota has expanded its AI chatbot, Dakota BOT, to ND.gov to help residents, businesses and visitors navigate government services. Since launching in May, it has answered 81% of questions across nearly 400 conversations. Public Education: NDDPI has released the first application process for public charter schools. Applications open Dec. 2 and are due March 2, 2027, under a framework focused on student outcomes, governance and financial sustainability. State Finances: North Dakota collected $612.9 million in state income taxes in 2024—10.5% of its $5.8 billion in total state tax collections, according to Census Bureau data. Banking: OppFi has dropped its plan to buy BNC National Bank’s parent company, BNCCORP, after facing opposition and citing unclear federal regulatory standards. Defense and Jobs: General Atomics opened a remote operations facility near Grand Forks to fly missions for U.S. Africa Command; the company says the arrangement could save more than $10 million annually.
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