AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoCoal & Energy Policy: President Trump says he’s using the Defense Production Act to push $700M for coal power, including $425M to extend 13 plants and $200M in DOE grants for new projects—North Dakota is listed among the states getting support. Border & Immigration: U.S. Sens. John Hoeven and Kevin Cramer backed the Senate’s Secure America Act, arguing it fully funds DHS border security and law enforcement for three years. Local Roads & Construction: Minot faces a lane closure after a soil settlement issue at a culvert replacement site, and Dickinson saw an oversized load get stuck under an I-94 overpass. Environment & Oilfield Impacts: NDDEQ says produced water spilled from a pipeline near Cartwright, affecting pasture and a nearby spring, and crews are monitoring cleanup. Community & Events: Rugby’s Tunbridge Lutheran Church hosts “Tunes & Tastes” July 18 to fund renovation work; Minot’s Shrine Club plans its July 4 parade and fireworks. Sports: UND football got NCAA sanctions for transfer portal tampering, while local highlights include a Grand Forks Red River student winning at River Cities Speedway and North Dakota high school softball all-state honors released.
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