AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoBehavioral Health Funding: North Dakota Health and Human Services received a $6 million federal grant to expand community-based behavioral health services for children, youth, and families, with Minot and Jamestown regions targeted and funding running from Sept. 30, 2026 through Sept. 29, 2028. Rural Access to Care: HHS also opened about $2 million in federal funding for rural non-emergency medical transportation vehicles, aiming to remove a major barrier to getting to appointments. Kratom Policy Push: Lawmakers continued kratom hearings ahead of a Sept. 2 special session, weighing options from a full ban to restricting synthetic products tied to 7-OH, as the governor’s temporary ban remains in effect. Public Health & Safety: A nationwide salmonella recall linked to jalapeños continues to ripple through grocery shelves, including Whole Foods products, while West Nile concerns rise even as mosquito counts drop in parts of the region. Community Health Workforce: The University of Mary expanded its tuition-free academy model with 65 new scholarships annually, including nursing and other health-related pathways.
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