AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoEducation Spotlight: Napoleon agriculture teacher Brian Schneider was named North Dakota’s 2027 Teacher of the Year, honored by Gov. Kelly Armstrong and Superintendent Levi Bachmeier after 40 years in the classroom and decades of FFA success. State Finances: North Dakota collected about $1.2 billion in taxes in Q1 2026, down 7.2% from the same quarter last year, with sales and “miscellaneous other” taxes leading the totals. Higher Ed Watch: NDSU reported its first overall enrollment drop in three years, with fall enrollment down 2.9% to 11,609, while first-year students from North Dakota and workforce-linked programs grew. Renewable Energy: The North Dakota Industrial Commission approved $611,862 in matching grants for renewable projects, including woody biomass research and fuel cell development. Voting Help: Absentee voting is underway for the 2026 General Election in Williams County, with ballot requests required before ballots are mailed. Consumer Alerts: North Dakota AGs urged eligible consumers to file claims in a multistate generic drug price settlement, with a March 8, 2027 deadline.
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