AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoHealthcare & Benefits: Nice Healthcare says its new “Nice Plan” health plan is now available to employers in North Dakota and 14 other states, aiming to cut avoided insurance claims by pairing a level-funded/self-funded plan with clinicians delivering primary care, mental health support and physical therapy. State Budget: A North Dakota legislative committee advanced “3 and 3” pay increases—3% as a starting point for lawmakers in each year of the next two-year budget cycle—setting up the 2027 Legislature’s final decision. Energy Policy: The EPA finalized repeal of major Biden-era power plant greenhouse gas rules, a move North Dakota leaders called a win for lignite and natural gas reliability and affordability. Local Business Growth: Qdoba Mexican Eats is set to open its Jamestown location as the state’s eighth Qdoba, with training reportedly starting soon. Aviation & Tech: The FAA is expanding its BEYOND drone-testing program, doubling participation and pushing toward routine flights beyond visual line of sight. Agriculture & Costs: USDA data show rail fuel surcharges on grain shipments have more than doubled over the past year, squeezing farmers during harvest as diesel-related costs rise. Consumer Watch: GasBuddy reports the lowest regular gas in Kidder County at $3.84 for the week ending Sept. 5, while statewide averages for regular and midgrade diesel remain elevated.
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