AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoTourism Boost: North Dakota just landed $4 million in Destination Development Grants, with 103 applications from 61 communities backing new and expanding attractions meant to bring more visitors and longer stays. Tribal Colleges Under Threat: The Trump administration is again proposing major cuts to federal funding for tribal colleges and universities—leaders in North Dakota warn it could be “devastating” if Congress follows through. Energy Watch: Phoenix Energy will hold a public Q1 2026 earnings call Monday, May 18, with results tied to its Williston Basin footprint. Safe Boating Push: North Dakota Game and Fish is marking National Safe Boating Week (May 16–22), stressing life jacket rules and noting drowning deaths often involve people not wearing them. Local Politics: Trump nominated North Dakota federal judge Daniel Traynor to the 8th Circuit, setting up a Senate confirmation fight. Education & Childcare: A new analysis flags childcare deserts across the state, while Wisconsin’s education scorecard highlights reading declines—North Dakota isn’t included in that report’s findings.
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