AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoKratom crackdown: Gov. Kelly Armstrong and AG Drew Wrigley announced sweeping North Dakota actions to restrict kratom, citing overdose deaths and an “urgent public health threat.” An executive order bans sale, use and possession starting Aug. 5, while an emergency rule would classify 7-OH as a Schedule I drug; Armstrong also called a special session to make the ban permanent. Rural health access: The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs awarded a $710,000 grant to the North Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs to keep free transportation available for rural veterans to reach healthcare facilities. Maternal care costs: WalletHub ranked North Dakota among the best states to have a baby in 2026, while Florida landed near the bottom—highlighting differences in hospital delivery costs, health access and family support. Hospital quality check: A federal CMS review found two South Dakota hospitals rated “below average” in 2026 Overall Hospital Quality Star Ratings, underscoring how mortality, safety, readmissions and patient experience factor into consumer-facing scores. Blood supply strain: Dak Minn Blood Bank held an emergency blood drive at Altru in Grand Forks amid a nationwide blood shortage, with organizers urging donations—especially Type O positive. Early intervention expansion: The KIDS Program and HIT Inc. plan to expand into a larger Dickinson facility in 2027 to meet growing demand for early intervention services.
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