AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoDAPL Settlement: North Dakota will receive about $28 million from the federal government to settle a lawsuit over policing costs from the Dakota Access Pipeline protests in 2016-17, with the U.S. also agreeing to dismiss appeals and issue a statement acknowledging federal response shortcomings. Statehouse Fallout: Gov. Kelly Armstrong called the deal “long overdue” and said it shifts the financial burden off taxpayers and onto the federal government. Private School Fight: Capstone Classical Academy and the Institute for Justice filed a federal lawsuit challenging North Dakota’s teacher licensing requirements for private schools, arguing the rules are burdensome and violate constitutional rights. Election Reality Check: Primary turnout stayed low statewide at just under 21%, with Grand Forks County the lowest at about 12%; Fargo’s mayoral race drew higher participation than many other local contests. Public Safety: Mandan bought 24 vehicle barriers to protect crowds for Buggies and Blues, citing durability and Homeland Security backing. Crypto Consumer Alert: The state Department of Financial Institutions released new crypto ATM FAQs aimed at scam prevention and verifying licensed operators. Federal Immigration Funding: South Carolina AG Alan Wilson promoted passage of the Secure America Act, touting new funding for CBP and ICE.
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