AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoNorth Dakota Politics: Rep. Julie Fedorchak won her GOP primary and will face Trygve Hammer in November, with Trump backing her reelection bid. Local Governance: Minot voters approved a Park District sales tax measure Tuesday, choosing maintenance-focused funding after a near-miss last year. Health & Workforce: ND HHS is launching a $1.5M mobile mammography funding opportunity to bring breast cancer screenings to rural and underserved communities in western North Dakota. Public Health: North Dakota is in “Quit Week,” pushing tobacco cessation support like medications and coaching, with ND Quits reporting strong follow-through after programs. Energy & Costs: GasBuddy reports the lowest Dickey County diesel price at $4.79/gal for the week ending May 30, with North Dakota diesel averaging $5.04. Healthcare Innovation: Essentia Health Fargo began offering the Acessa radiofrequency procedure for uterine fibroids as a minimally invasive alternative to hormones or hysterectomy. Legal/Consumer Protection: Attorney General Dan Rayfield announced a $4.87M multistate settlement with GS Labs over overpriced and delayed COVID-19 tests. Infrastructure & Water: Emerado remains under a “No Use Order” after a watermain break, pending repair and water testing. Business/Industry: A Fargo teacher-licensing lawsuit was filed by Capstone Classical Academy challenging North Dakota’s licensing rules for qualified private-school instructors.
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