AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoKratom Crackdown: Gov. Kelly Armstrong called a special session starting Sept. 2 and issued emergency executive actions banning kratom products for 30 days, citing overdoses and deaths tied to unregulated sales in convenience stores. Public Health & Enforcement: Attorney General Drew Wrigley backed the move, pointing to federal scheduling of a kratom ingredient (7-OH) and calling the situation a “public health crisis.” State Politics: Lawmakers will return to Bismarck to craft longer-term rules, with the regular session still months away. North Dakota Economy & Families: A WalletHub analysis put North Dakota near the top for having a baby in 2026, ranking the state third overall on cost and family-friendliness, while noting weaker health-care access. Local Business: A North Dakota Subway franchisee in Dickinson filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, listing about $1.8 million in debt as revenues fell. Agriculture & Livestock: Farm policy and trade debates continue, with farm-state lawmakers pushing for tariff tools even as the farm bill fight drags on.
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