AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoAg & Courts: Pesticide makers are pushing “liability shield” laws to block lawsuits from people harmed by products like glyphosate/Roundup, as the U.S. Supreme Court is set to rule in July 2026 on whether federal law blocks state “failure to warn” claims. Bismarck/State Ethics: A new North Dakota Ethics Commission survey finds about two-thirds of respondents lack confidence in state officials, with concerns focused on conflicts of interest and misuse of public office. Education Costs: North Dakota lawmakers finalized an estimate for a November ballot measure to provide free K-12 meals, pegging the price at $124 million to $134 million every two years. Local Politics: Cass County commissioners will consider possible rules after noise complaints tied to a rural music festival near Fargo. Energy & Water: A North Dakota regulator says the Missouri River is the best water source if a nuclear reactor is built in the state. Business & Community: Fargo’s former Fargo Brewing building is now “The Shop,” a renovated coworking and coffee hub that drew more than 600 people at its grand opening. Sports Media: The Summit League extended its TV rights deal with CBS Sports Network and Midco Sports for four more years through 2029-30.
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