AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoObamacare Refunds: The White House says nearly 1 million Americans in 30 states, including North Dakota, will get $500 refunds for “overcharges” tied to federal exchange “user fees,” with checks aimed at people who paid full premiums without assistance. North Dakota Policy: Gov. Kelly Armstrong signed a bill that bans synthetic kratom but keeps natural kratom available under new state regulation, ending a special session after a temporary statewide ban. Energy & Mining: Talon Metals is dropping its Beulah, N.D., nickel processing plan and will instead process Tamarack ore at its Humboldt Mill in Michigan, leaving a DOE funding deal tied to the North Dakota facility still unresolved. Local Governance: A letter argues North Dakota should move from biennial to annual legislative sessions to respond faster to problems and reduce rushed lawmaking. North Dakota Outdoors: The Game and Fish Department highlights awards for staff and its PLOTS team, including recognition for the North Dakota Outdoors Podcast and fisheries leadership. Culture & Community: A Bismarck-area connection to Theodore Roosevelt’s Rough Rider Award surfaced in France, where a Lawrence Welk plaque was reportedly found in a thrift store.
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