Drug Pricing & Antitrust: Michigan AG Dana Nessel says a multistate $400 million settlement in principle with Sandoz would resolve allegations of generic drug price-fixing and reduced competition, with reforms required and a 2027 trial expected if not fully signed. Medicaid Fraud Push: ND AG Marty Jackley joined a coalition urging Congress to pass the STOP FRAUD in Medicaid Act, which would expand Medicaid Fraud Control Units beyond provider fraud to include beneficiary and recipient fraud. Rural Health & Training: Simulation in Motion-North Dakota brought a high-fidelity “Apollo” medical mannequin to St. Luke’s Medical Center in Crosby for hands-on emergency training for rural teams. Public Health Watch: CDC data show Candida auris is rising in several states; North Dakota and New Mexico report just one case so far this year, underscoring the need for early detection and infection control. Food Insecurity: Great Plains Food Bank hit an all-time high as 186,366 people sought food assistance in the past fiscal year, with demand tied in part to SNAP cuts. Policy & Access: Grand Forks County voted to keep health insurance spending flat for 2027 while facing budget pressure under the state property-tax cap. Community Brain Health: Elbowoods Memorial Health Center will host a three-day brain health conference in New Town (Aug. 12–14) covering dementia, addiction, brain injury, and caregiver support. Local Governance: Dem-NPL leader Jamie Selzler was tapped to replace Fargo Mayor Josh Boschee in the state Senate. Health & Wellness Spotlight: WalletHub ranked North Dakota among the best states to have a baby, citing factors like healthcare access and family-friendliness.