AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoEV Emissions Study: MIT researchers say EVs cut greenhouse-gas emissions 40–60% versus comparable gas cars in most U.S. locations, and colder weather doesn’t erase the advantage as much as some reports suggest. Gas Prices Push Biking: With North Dakota gas averaging about $4.14 a gallon, bike shops report more tune-ups and repairs as drivers look for cheaper ways to get around. Rural Economy Signals: NDSU says ND pastureland values rose about 7% in 2026—sixth straight year of gains—while cropland values have flattened. Local Government & Planning: Fargo City Commission candidates traded priorities in a second debate, and Grand Forks held a public info session on the 42nd Street/DeMers underpass, with major closures starting later this summer. Energy & Oversight: A new report highlights how the ND Public Service Commission regulates data centers mainly through the utilities that serve them, not the centers themselves. Politics in Motion: Trump nominated ND judge Daniel Traynor to the 8th Circuit, and Senate Republicans weigh whether to fund ballroom security tied to the White House.
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