AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoDrug Pricing & Antitrust: Michigan AG Dana Nessel says a proposed $400M settlement with Sandoz would resolve claims the generic drugmaker conspired to inflate prices and limit competition, with injunctive reforms and a 2027 trial looming. Local Governance & Budgets: Ward County commissioners adopted a preliminary 2027 budget that could mean a small property-tax decrease, while setting up a September public hearing. Ag Risk Management: USDA’s forage production revenue protection insurance program has key deadlines—Aug. 11 for enrollment education and Sept. 30 for sales closing in North Dakota and many other states. Energy & Industry: ADM plans to expand North America soybean crush capacity to meet strong biofuel demand, adding 700,000 metric tons of annual crush capacity over the next three years, including North Dakota sites. Food & Workforce Pressure: Great Plains Food Bank hit an all-time high for food assistance demand, with record need tied partly to federal program cuts. Data Center Transparency: A new report says North Dakota is among states that don’t disclose how much data centers save via tax breaks, pushing calls for more subsidy transparency. Safety & Rural Response: North Dakota Highway Patrol renewed its seat-belt push after fatal crashes, and New Salem-area firefighters battled multiple grass fires sparked by equipment and lightning. Retail & Growth Watch: Minot officials say Chick-fil-A has discussed a location but hasn’t bought property yet, keeping the door open for a possible South Broadway buildout.
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