AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoMeta Child-Safety Settlement: A sweeping $17.1B multistate deal with Meta will force new protections for kids on Instagram and Facebook, including daily limits and “Productive Pauses,” plus nighttime access blocks—North Dakota is among the states in the broader action. SNAP Health Rules Delayed: North Dakota’s planned ban on buying soda, candy and other sugary items with SNAP benefits has been pushed back to Nov. 1 after a federal court challenge in other states and a request for more public input. Rural Care Tech Upgrade: McKenzie Health in Watford City is adding a Mako surgery robot to support more precise orthopedic joint replacements and improve access to follow-up care through outreach clinics. Fentanyl Warning for Parents: A Bismarck-area mother is urging families to watch for fentanyl exposure risks tied to vapes and synthetic THC, as students head back to school. Child Care Relief Ending: North Dakota’s Working Parent Child Care Relief program is set to expire next month, with families directed to the state’s Child Care Assistance Program. Local Health Leadership: UND Student Senate approved University Senate reps and discussed Wellness Center needs, while JRMC in Jamestown added an athletic trainer to expand injury prevention and rehab for student-athletes.
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