AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoNCAA/ND Sports: The NCAA Division I Cabinet eliminated the two-year FCS-to-FBS postseason transition penalty, meaning North Dakota State can be bowl-eligible immediately in 2026 (with a 6-6 finish and meeting bowl requirements). Powerline Fight: The North Dakota Public Service Commission granted final approval for the JETx transmission line, a 92-mile, 150-foot-tower project facing landowner opposition that now heads to the Legislature and the state Supreme Court. Elections: North Dakota county election officials reported few problems with the new mail-in ballot deadline after the June primary, with late ballots down in multiple counties. Deer Hunting: North Dakota’s 2026 deer gun lottery is complete; more than 1,200 licenses remain for unsuccessful residents starting July 1. Higher Ed: North Dakota State College of Science named an interim president as it begins an accelerated leadership transition ahead of the fall semester. Workforce: The Regional Workforce Impact Program application deadline is Tuesday, June 30. Weather: Severe storm risk remains elevated for the Northern Plains/upper Midwest, with damaging wind and hail possible.
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