AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoDevelopment Fund Probe: North Dakota’s Ethics Commission voted unanimously to investigate the state-backed business fund after an audit found missing records, unverified job figures and inconsistent conflict-of-interest practices. The inquiry follows the attorney general’s recusal. Legacy Fund: A new state website lets residents explore the $15 billion fund’s investments, but a lawmaker says it adds access without disclosing information that wasn’t already public. Water Rights: A U.S. House bill would require Missouri River states’ governors to approve studies or projects diverting river water to western states; the Senate version omits the provision, leaving North Dakota’s interests in play. Election 2026: Early in-person voting is running nearly 9,000 ballots ahead of the same point in 2022, while returned mail ballots are down about 4,000. Farm Economy: North Dakota farmers say high diesel costs remain a strain heading into 2027, despite recent aid. State Investments: RIO reports $3.7 billion in FY2026 earnings for state investment funds, beating benchmarks by $281 million.
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