AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoCoal Funding Push: The Trump administration is channeling nearly $700 million into the U.S. coal industry using wartime powers, including $425 million for 13 existing coal plants that include North Dakota, plus grants for new builds and a California export terminal. Tribal Legal Fight: Nine Native American tribes, including from North Dakota, are suing to stop exploratory graphite drilling near a sacred Black Hills site, arguing federal agencies violated law and that the project threatens wildlife and ceremonial use. Regional Fire Training: Mayville Fire and Rescue is raising $6 million to build a regional training facility so firefighters can train locally instead of traveling to Minot’s state fire school. Medicaid Billing Spike: In Minot, Medicaid payments under “Temporary National Codes (Non-Medicare)” jumped 54.8% in 2024, reaching about $832,861. Local Politics & Voting: Early voting is up in Stutsman County for the June 9 primary, with Jamestown reporting 671 early voters through Thursday. Agriculture Safety: Western North Dakota youth ages 13–16 wrapped up a 3-day farm safety camp in Dickinson focused on tractor, livestock, emergency response, and first-aid training. Pipeline Hearings: A FERC scoping meeting in Jamestown drew light turnout as the Bakken East Pipeline project gathers public input on route and land-recovery concerns.
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