by Jan Wangler | Aug 10, 2026 | Uncategorized
Federal decisions are not staying in Washington. Federal Signals 1. Labor / Economy: July jobs weakness puts inflation reports in sharper focus What changed:Following a weak July jobs report, markets and employers are watching this week’s federal inflation...
by Jan Wangler | Jul 6, 2026 | Uncategorized
Federal action • Business impact • North Dakota relevance Federal Radar ▲ Moving: Airport infrastructure • biofuel policy • health-benefit rule review • SBA manufacturing finance • tax-refund deadlines ▬ Stable: Elevated borrowing costs • OSHA summer safety focus •...
by Jan Wangler | Jun 25, 2026 | Uncategorized
Recovered Briefing for June 24, 2026 after technical difficulties. What changed • Who it affects • Why it matters Statewide Business Pulse ▲ Moving: Workforce grant deadlines, property tax transparency, road construction bidding, crop development, summer freight...
by Jan Wangler | Apr 23, 2026 | Uncategorized
What changed • Who it affects • Why it matters Statewide Business Pulse Workforce ▲Agriculture ▲Energy ▲Transportation ▲Construction ▲Manufacturing ▲Retail ▲Healthcare ▲Tourism ▲Finance ▲Government / Policy ▲ Today’s Signals • North Dakota labor market remains one of...
by Jan Wangler | Mar 4, 2026 | Uncategorized
https://www.ndbu.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/3-4-26.mp4 Workforce / Labor (ND Job Service Signal) What happenedJob Service North Dakota has opened the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) State Plan Modification for public review and comment. The plan...
by Jan Wangler | Feb 27, 2026 | Uncategorized
Cross-Sector What happenedJanuary 2026 sales/use and restaurant/lodging tax returns remain due March 2, 2026. No extensions or deadline changes have been announced. Why it mattersThe deadline falls early next week, compressing administrative work into a short window....
