AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoMedicaid Fight: South Dakota AG Marty Jackley joined 16 other attorneys general urging Congress to pass the STOP FRAUD in Medicaid Act, which would expand state Medicaid Fraud Control Units to investigate and prosecute Medicaid recipient fraud, after national units recovered nearly $2 billion in 2025. Local Housing: Black Hills Area Community Foundation broke ground on Stone Ridge Commons in Spearfish, planning 94 townhomes for households earning up to 80% of the area median income. Public Safety & Courts: A Pierre patient’s death led to a doctor receiving a public reprimand from South Dakota’s medical board, while AG Jackley also appealed a federal ruling blocking enforcement of South Dakota’s abortion-pill advertising law. Community & Workforce: Rapid City Police teamed up with Cody Two Bulls for a school-supplies drive, and Western Dakota Tech launched its Catapult Stakeholders Group to tackle western South Dakota workforce shortages. Health Alert: FDA recalled bettergoods pistachio nut butter sold at Walmart in 19 states, including South Dakota, over possible salmonella contamination. Environment: Low water levels on Lake Sakakawea may force officials to assess and reopen boat ramps submerged for nearly 20 years. Politics: Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Julian Beaudion suspended his campaign, leaving Sen. Mike Rounds and independent Brian Bengs.
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