AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoEnergy & Infrastructure: Basin Electric and Burns & McDonnell are pushing a faster build of a new natural gas–fired power station to keep up with rapid load growth in the Bakken and meet regional reliability needs. Workforce & Housing: A new look at the U.S. labor picture says today’s kids may be the first generation in decades to do better than their parents, as young-worker shortages ease and housing supply could improve. Local Water Culture: Voices for Lake Oahe is working on boat ramp expansions, fish cleaning stations, and public education to help people access Lake Oahe while tackling invasive aquatic nuisance species. Health Policy: North Dakota HHS is preparing for federally required Medicaid changes starting in 2027, including new work requirements for some Medicaid Expansion members with key exclusions. Rural & Tribal Youth Support: ND Thrives is seeking to embed suicide prevention efforts into everyday community life for rural and tribal youth as its funding cycle approaches a new phase. Back-to-School Learning: Jamestown Public Schools updates and policies are in focus as the district gears up for the new year. Native Arts & Representation: At the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library’s Salt + Scoria, wet-plate portraits by Bismarck photographer Shane Balkowitsch are on display to spotlight Native faces and stories. Community Notes: The Forum’s Readers Board adds seven new members, including West Fargo, Fargo, and area residents tied to education, health, and local business.
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