AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoSchool Choice Watch: 31 states, including West Virginia and Ohio, have opted into the federal Education Freedom Scholarship Program, with 19 states plus D.C. still holding out as the January 2027 deadline nears. North Dakota Early Intervention Growth: The KIDS Program and HIT Inc. are breaking ground on a bigger Dickinson facility, aiming to open in early summer 2027 to expand services for about 270 children across Region 8. Local Politics: Fargo Mayor Josh Boschee resigned from the North Dakota Senate to make room for a replacement ahead of a special session. Public Health & Safety: Gov. Kelly Armstrong and AG Drew Wrigley announced executive actions targeting kratom access in North Dakota amid overdose concerns. Community & Culture: FM Pride marks 25 years with events culminating in a downtown Fargo parade, including a history presentation focused on LGBTQ stories in the Northern Plains. Sports: Grand Forks Central head coach Grant Paranica resigned after winning six state boys hockey titles in 13 years. Tech & Kids Online: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle criticized “nudification” app harms and pointed to new state laws, including North Dakota’s. Arts & Learning: Project: Constellation, a Scandinavian-influenced duo from Grand Forks, is set for a library performance in Yankton.
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