Kratom Takes Center Stage in ND | Fargo News

North Dakota lawmakers are zeroing in on kratom for their special session, with the governor calling for a 30-day shelf pull and strict regulation as the substance surges in gas stations and smoke shops without oversight. While five bills survived out of 20 proposals, other hot-button issues like data center moratoriums and clemency for two men convicted in a deadly 1983 shootout were shelved — sparking debate over transparency, community impact, and justice. One compromise passed: banning ND officials from signing NDAs with data center firms, extending to all industrial projects. The military gallery project also faces funding woes, but kratom remains the top priority as lawmakers scramble to tame an unregulated, potentially lethal substance. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/7a1aaadf4c218508