AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoLeadership & Access: Gov. Kelly Armstrong appointed Conner Swanson to lead North Dakota’s Department of Health and Human Services, starting Aug. 29, tasking him with oversight of a $5.7B agency and major rural health grant work. Public Health Policy: North Dakota expanded its kratom crackdown, with the state already banning kratom statewide and lawmakers set to consider restrictions during a Sept. 2 special session. Community Health & Safety: Fargo Cass Public Health is set to hire former Fargo Mayor Dr. Tim Mahoney as health officer, aiming to tackle vaccine declines and rising mental health and addiction needs. Health Systems: Essentia Health named Jason Craig executive vice president of administration and operations, with a focus on expanding access across Minnesota, North Dakota and Wisconsin. Child & Family Support: Nearly 1,900 North Dakota families remain on a waitlist for childcare assistance; a proposed special-session bill would add $9M to reduce the backlog. Disease Watch: Pine wilt disease has been confirmed in North Dakota for the first time, found in Scotch pines in Ransom and Sargent counties, with officials warning it could spread as temperatures rise. Healthcare Funding Record: Federal records show the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction in Bismarck newly listed as a recipient of a $316,828 HHS refugee assistance grant.
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