AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoEnergy & Fuel Prices: The national average for regular gas is back up to $4.07 after a week of declines, with crude oil holding near the $80 range amid Strait of Hormuz uncertainty. State Health Leadership: Gov. Kelly Armstrong appointed Conner Swanson to lead North Dakota’s Health and Human Services, effective Aug. 29, as the agency manages major rural health and Medicaid changes. Agriculture Under Drought: North Dakota’s hay hotline is now active, letting producers report conditions and connect with nearby hay, pasture, or hayland options. Flood Infrastructure: All 19 bridges tied to the Fargo-Moorhead Diversion project are now complete, including the final 52nd Avenue bridge, a key step in metro flood protection. Aviation & Airports: A new state aviation study flags a projected $350.7M funding shortfall over the next decade even as airports support thousands of jobs and billions in economic output. Grid & Transmission Politics: The U.S. Energy Department canceled three Biden-era transmission corridors, including one affecting North Dakota, citing cost and reliability concerns. Data Centers & Local Control: Rep. Julie Fedorchak says Congress should weigh in on data center impacts, pushing for transparency and grid-ratepayer protections. Conservation Funding: NRCS is accepting North Dakota applications for conservation programs for fiscal year 2027, with deadlines set for Sept. 18.
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