Medicaid & Surgery Spending: In Bismarck, Medicaid providers billed $663,478 for surgery services in 2024—up 8.1% from 2023—highlighting how public health dollars are shifting locally. Rural Health & Respiratory Risk: NDSU Extension warns that dry, dusty conditions can raise pneumonia risk in cattle, especially calves, and urges producers to watch for cough, thick mucus, wheezing, and fast breathing. Behavioral Health Access: HHS added 10 states, including North Dakota, to the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) Medicaid demonstration, aiming to expand mental health and substance use treatment. Suicide Prevention in Rural ND: North Dakota is rolling out an initiative focused on suicide prevention support and training for rural healthcare providers. Kids’ Online Safety Fight: AG Jay Jones joined other attorneys general opposing the federal KIDS Act, arguing it would weaken protections for children online. School Tech & Student Well-Being: North Dakota launched a statewide survey on responsible technology use in classrooms, building on the state’s cellphone ban and asking about device hours, take-home rules, and policy standards. Community Health & Nutrition: Grand Forks Public Schools leaders say a proposed constitutional free-meals measure could carry a “heavy price tag” for district funding. Drought Herd Management: NDSU Extension advises cow-calf producers to adjust herd size and prioritize reproductive efficiency during drought. Public Health Education: Quit Week runs June 7–13, with local partners supporting people ready to quit nicotine.