AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoKratom Fight in Bismarck: The North Dakota House killed a bill that would have permanently banned all kratom, leaving lawmakers to sort out what comes next after the Senate had already passed a total-ban version. Local Business: Mandan Tire & Auto Center has closed, and the building is now listed for sale. State Economy Watch: Tax Commissioner Brian Kroshus reports North Dakota taxable sales and purchases rose 3.86% in Q2 2026, with retail trade up 4.4% and oil/gas/mining down 8.8%. Higher Ed Oversight: Three UND programs were flagged as potentially “low completion” under a new State Board of Higher Education review policy. Military Gallery Update: The stalled Military Gallery project is set to restart after House approval of a $20 million loan and removal of limits on $15 million in allocated funds. Energy & Water Policy: The Trump administration moved to revise proposed WOTUS rules, updating definitions after public comments. Agriculture Trade: South Korean barley buyers toured North Dakota as tariff-rate quota changes are expected to open up more duty-free access in 2027.
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