A company building a wind farm in central North Dakota told state regulators it would hire “as much local labor as possible,” but the project appears to be primarily staffed by out-of-state workers, leaders of a labor union say. buff.ly/3z1en1C via Michael Achterling

Most workers make about the same as before the pandemic. In ND, worker pay has increased slightly less than the rate of inflation since 2019, reports Tim Henderson Stateline buff.ly/4cLEiZ0

North Dakota’s Energy and Environmental Resource Center is looking to fill the void left in its hydrogen hub program after a dramatic shift in the fertilizer market and a key partner pulling out. buff.ly/3MMAaO1 via @beachstates

A notice has been published for the next meeting of the school choice task force, a group that previously did not publicize its meetings. buff.ly/4e1WO0g via Amy Dalrymple

Commentary: Politicians step up attacks on the teaching of scientific theories in US schools buff.ly/47jYAI4 via Dr. Ryan Summers UND Education & Human Development

A former state official who authorized the deletion of the late North Dakota Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem’s email account has died. buff.ly/3XtrG4c

Libertarian to join presidential candidates on North Dakota ballot, reports @marysteurer buff.ly/3yUQyIV

The person in charge of North Dakota’s elections said he hopes a return to an “all hands on deck” policy by the U.S. Postal Service will prevent the postmarking problem that arose during the state primary. buff.ly/4dOZpe7 via @beachstates

North Dakota’s 2 Native lawmakers say they need tribal support in legislative session buff.ly/3ZeZL9w via @marysteurer

Three utilities that operate in North Dakota will be among 16 rural electric power cooperatives sharing in $7.3 billion from the federal government for clean energy projects that President Joe Biden will announce when he visits western Wisconsin Thursday. buff.ly/4ec9hyE

A ND environmental official says staying on top of the ballooning amount of federal regulations can make it difficult for the agency to focus on what is really important — ensuring good environmental health.  buff.ly/3MxKE3v via @beachstates

Leaders of North Dakota tribal nations advocated this week for a Bureau of Indian Affairs youth police academy at Camp Grafton to help fill open law enforcement positions on tribal lands. buff.ly/3TegeqP via Michael Achterling

Former Minot lawmaker appointed to fill vacant House seat, reports Michael Achterling buff.ly/3XxzgLg

North Dakota regulators set Monday work session to discuss Summit pipeline buff.ly/4d3Zt8Y

Students learn about Native culture during United Tribes Technical College powwow buff.ly/4dNbaBU via @marysteurer Michael Achterling

Two of North Dakota’s gubernatorial candidates differed on how to address workforce issues, culture wars and rebuilding trust in government during their first debate of the 2024 election Friday. buff.ly/3THX8K3 via Michael Achterling

Debut of kids’ summer food program seen as a success. North Dakota among states that participated in USDA program. buff.ly/3Xff8vZ via Shauneen Miranda News from the States

Swing states prepare for a showdown over certifying votes in November buff.ly/3XvUWY6 via Matt Vasilogambros Stateline

Emergency responders struggle with burnout, budgets as disasters mount buff.ly/4cQis6E via Stateline

Nuclear seen as a power solution but needs more study, legislators say buff.ly/3Z9jKXg via @beachstates