AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoPesticide Liability Fight: Pesticide makers are pushing “liability shield” laws to block lawsuits from people harmed by products like Roundup, as the U.S. Supreme Court is set to rule in July 2026 on whether federal law blocks state failure-to-warn claims. North Dakota Ethics: A new North Dakota Ethics Commission survey is drawing fire over methodology and whether it reflects how residents view state officials. DAPL Settlement: North Dakota is set to receive about $27.8 million to cover Dakota Access Pipeline protest costs, with leaders responding to the final settlement. Bismarck Area Economy/Education: UND is launching a specialized real estate major, and NDSU Field Days run July 6–Aug. 7 to show local agriculture research in action. Energy/Industry: North Dakota’s water regulator says the Missouri River is the best source for any future nuclear reactor. Local Business: A Grand Forks entrepreneur plans a charcuterie service with customizable snack boards. Sports/Community: Gov. Kelly Armstrong will honor Bismarck-area wrestling twins Terry and Troy Steiner with the Theodore Roosevelt Rough Rider Award. National Safety: An NTSB-linked North Dakota derailment is again cited as proof tank cars must be replaced.
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