AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoNon-Compete Crackdown: Washington just joined a growing list of states banning or sharply limiting post-employment non-competes, with existing deals largely voided and employers facing penalties if they don’t notify workers. Pollution Pushback: The Trump administration is keeping more coal plants running and rolling back tighter mercury rules, raising fresh air-quality concerns as coal burns continue. Gas Tax Holiday Stalls: Trump’s pitch for a federal gas tax holiday is meeting early resistance in Congress, with deficit and debt worries slowing momentum. North Dakota Courts: Federal Judge Daniel Traynor was nominated to the 8th Circuit, a major step for ND’s legal bench. Greenpeace vs. DAPL: North Dakota Supreme Court limits Greenpeace’s ability to relitigate Dutch claims tied to the Dakota Access Pipeline defamation fight. Local Governance: Grand Forks decided the Event Center Commission will remain its own entity, but council members want more oversight as Oak View Group’s contract nears its 2027 end. Scams Target Seniors: A new study finds financial scams aimed at Americans 60+ are rising, with North Dakota among the lowest reported rates.
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