AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoKratom crackdown in North Dakota: Gov. Kelly Armstrong’s emergency order banning kratom sales is now being treated as a real public health issue, with state hospital officials warning people may feel “miserable” after access is cut off, and lawmakers weighing next steps including a possible special session. Election policy from Washington: Sen. John Hoeven says he voted for federal legislation requiring photo ID to vote, arguing North Dakota already has a voter ID law that protects elections, while the future of the proposal remains uncertain. Farm bill fight: Hoeven highlighted upcoming Senate Agriculture Committee Farm Bill markup, as debate continues over whether to require a mandatory base acre update—critics warn it would reduce commodity program benefits and hurt farmers’ risk management. Federal funding to avoid shutdown: The Senate passed a clean continuing resolution to keep the government funded through Dec. 11, buying time for full appropriations work. Public safety and veterans: A North Dakota Purple Heart Day profile spotlighted Sgt. Cody Mormann’s Afghanistan injuries and long recovery. Local governance and services: A Fargo-area cathedral art renovation project is set to culminate with a public Mass of Thanksgiving and Solemn Blessing on Aug. 21. Energy prices snapshot: GasBuddy reported North Dakota’s average premium price at $4.58 for the week ending Aug. 1, with multiple counties showing single-station “lowest” prices.
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