by Jan Wangler | Mar 2, 2026 | Newsletter
Monetary Policy / Financing What happenedThe Federal Reserve’s next policy meeting is scheduled for March 17–18, 2026, with markets closely watching upcoming employment data. Why it mattersInterest rate decisions affect borrowing costs for equipment, real estate,...
by Jan Wangler | Feb 23, 2026 | Newsletter
Federal‐only intelligence with concrete relevance to business operations within ~30–45 days. Economic & Monetary Policy What happenedFederal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said that whether the Fed cuts interest rates in March 2026 largely depends on the...
by Jan Wangler | Feb 16, 2026 | Newsletter
Federal-only intelligence. Near-term operational impact for ND businesses. Cross-Sector (Trade & Tariffs / Agriculture & Manufacturing) What happenedThe federal government continues activity around tariff policy and international trade access, including recent...
by Jan Wangler | Jan 23, 2026 | Newsletter
The Results Of The Special Session Are As Follows: The Following Bills Were Successfully Submitted For Final Passage and Sent For The Governor’s Signature Are: House Bill 1621 This Bill requires that the presidential physical fitness test be...
by Jan Wangler | Jan 22, 2026 | Newsletter
Here’s an update on where the legislature is deciding to spend your state and federal tax dollars in North Dakota via the Special Session in Floor Sessions this morning: The following bills have passed the Senate: and will be sent to the House for final passage:...
by Jan Wangler | Jan 21, 2026 | Newsletter
Here are the11 Bills Proposed, Their Impact and Affected Stakeholders: House Bill 1621 would require that the presidential physical fitness test be included as part of physical education courses in elementary, middle, and high schools in North Dakota. This means...
