AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoKratom ban in North Dakota: Gov. Kelly Armstrong’s emergency move is now being framed as a public health crisis, with reporting saying people cut off from kratom could face serious fallout and lawmakers weighing next steps. Local scams: BBB Scam Tracker reports West Fargo led North Dakota cities in June with five scam reports, including online purchase schemes tied to losses over $1,600. Farm policy fight: A debate is resurfacing in the Senate over whether to require a mandatory base acre update in the farm bill, with critics warning it could cut commodity program benefits and disrupt risk management. Education funding flexibility: The U.S. Education Department is granting more states waivers to consolidate federal education dollars, including South Dakota, as the Trump administration pushes more control to states. Immigration advocacy: A Fargo-Moorhead coalition is urging North Dakota Sens. Hoeven and Cramer to support extending Temporary Protected Status for Haitians into early 2029. Capitol event: UND’s Constitution Day Project will hold a reception at the North Dakota State Capitol on Aug. 17, highlighting refugee stories and the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program.
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