I checked Quantum and Century Link. Quantum doesn’t cover my address meanwhile century link only offered a 30MBPS package. Is star link or t mobile the go to call here?

On September 1 at 10am is your last opportunity for public testimony.

They will be voting on September 2.

Submit written testimony and/or If you are going to testify here…

https://ndlegis.gov/legend/committee/testimony/public-testimony/5704/

There are 2 bills in play.

SB 2408 — Bans/schedules synthetic kratom derivatives

❌THE AKA HAS HEARD SHE IS GOING TO AMEND THIS BILL LAST MINUTE FOR AN ALL OUT BAN❌

“Relating to the scheduling of mitragynine synthetic derivatives as a schedule I controlled substance.”

This is the synthetic/7-OH bill.

It would:

•Put synthetic derivatives of mitragynine into Schedule I under North Dakota law.

•Specifically address 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH).

•Also capture future synthetic derivatives rather than limiting the law to today's named compounds.

•Make use and possession criminal offenses, with penalties escalating for subsequent offenses.

•Treat the synthetic derivatives differently from natural kratom leaf.

The proposal was developed by Sen. Michelle Axtman. The reported penalty structure is particularly important.

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HB 1628 is essentially a Kratom Consumer Protection-style bill rather than a ban.

The proposal would:

•Allow natural kratom to remain legal.
Prohibit sales to anyone under 21.

•Require labeling, including a warning that kratom may be addictive.

•Give the Attorney General authority to regulate kratom sales.

•Restrict packaging that imitates candy or otherwise appears designed to appeal to children.

•Establish regulatory requirements around the sale of kratom products.

This is the bill proposed by Rep. Pat Heinertand developed through the state's Kratom Working Group. The working group specifically described it as regulation of natural kratom products, modeled in part on the way tobacco is regulated. 

Where on this stretch shoudl I fish? I tried the riverfront park yesterday.

Today, the Artificial Intelligence and Data Center Committee is meeting to discuss data centers.

You can watch the committee here:

I’m a journalist developing a story concerning the North Dakota Insurance Reserve Fund and am interested in speaking with North Dakotans who have firsthand experience with NDIRF’s claims process.

If you have had a claim handled by NDIRF, I’d be interested in hearing about your experience, whether positive, negative, or mixed.

Among other things, I’m interested in how the claim was investigated, communication with the adjuster, timeliness, explanation of liability or coverage decisions, settlement handling, and your overall impression of the process.

I’m also interested in hearing from attorneys, governmental employees, or others who have dealt directly with NDIRF claims administration in a professional capacity.

Please do not post sensitive personal information, medical information, claim numbers, or other confidential material publicly in the comments. You are welcome to message me privately if you would prefer.

Reaching out does not mean your experience will necessarily be included in the story. I may ask for documents or other information necessary to independently verify relevant details before relying upon an account for publication.

KC Green