Legal & Risk Management: Pesticide makers are pushing “liability shield” laws to block lawsuits over products like glyphosate, 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 is already among the states that passed similar protections. Construction & Local Infrastructure: Minot’s nearly $20M Puppy Dog Coulee storm sewer project is moving into Phase 7B, with a partial closure on 24th Avenue SW starting June 15 and ongoing traffic shifts tied to Phase 9 work. Health Policy & Medicaid: North Dakota HHS is tightening Medicaid provider oversight under a two-year revalidation strategy starting this summer, aiming to reduce fraud and strengthen enrollment audits. Energy & Transportation: Dickinson is routing traffic to a temporary paved bypass on the I-94 West Business Loop while crews work on the west/southwest half and prepare roundabout construction at 23rd Ave/County Rd 10. Agriculture & Markets: USDA’s June 12 feeder and stocker cattle summary shows price ranges for North Dakota feeder steers/heifers at Napoleon Livestock, alongside live cattle and feeder cattle futures updates. Pipeline & Public Costs: North Dakota will receive $28M from the federal government to cover law enforcement and other costs tied to Dakota Access Pipeline protests. Storm Recovery: FEMA awarded $817,641 for North Dakota storm recovery, including repairs for Minnkota Power Cooperative and replacement work at the University of Jamestown sports dome. Workforce Signals: A national hiring map shows North Dakota’s job openings down 8.7% since 2020, highlighting a tougher labor demand trend than many neighboring states.