AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoGovernor’s Residence: Archaeologists found seven coffins containing human remains on the grounds of North Dakota’s governor’s residence, once a Bismarck cemetery. The remains include two adults of each sex, two teenage boys and a toddler; analysis is expected to continue into 2027. Nonprofit Oversight: Becker County is ending its contract with the F5 Project after North Dakota’s attorney general found that loans to the nonprofit’s leaders amounted to self-dealing. Data Center Debate: North Dakota is emerging as an AI data-center hub, but lawmakers are hearing concerns about water use, power and where facilities should go. Schools: State leaders proposed annual teacher bonuses to help recruit and retain educators, as North Dakota’s average teacher pay ranks 41st nationally. Farm Economy: Farmers are set to receive an estimated $721 million in federal payments this month. North Dakota Farmers Union leaders say expanded access to dyed diesel will do little to offset record fuel costs. Finance: The Bank of North Dakota announced a stablecoin pilot with local partners.
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