AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoKratom Crackdown in Bismarck: Gov. Kelly Armstrong is pushing a special-session ban on kratom “in all its forms,” citing overdose deaths and arguing the substance is too loosely regulated to wait. Lawmakers are weighing bills that would restrict synthetic kratom products and tighten natural kratom rules with licensing and labeling. Election Security Push: Rep. Julie Fedorchak says the SAVE Act—requiring photo ID proving citizenship—remains a top priority as Congress returns, alongside efforts to finish federal budget work before late-September deadlines. Data Center NDA Fight: North Dakota lawmakers moved to restrict data center non-disclosure agreements, with a proposal failing to advance in the Senate. Agriculture & Soil Research: South Dakota researchers say adding sunflowers to a corn-soybean rotation can improve soil structure and help stabilize corn yields in dry years. Local Events: West Fargo’s Big Iron Farm and Construction Show returns Sept. 15-17 with free entry, equipment demos, and educational sessions.
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