AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoLocal Tax Fight: Clay County Commission approved ordinance 2026-05, a “sales tax on meth” that critics say hits agribusiness and low-income residents hardest, with a second reading set for Aug. 25 and a petition drive to refer it to voters. Youth Mental Health: South Dakota DOH data shows nearly 9% of students skipped school due to feeling unsafe, as back-to-school coverage highlights warning signs and support for youth stress and suicide risk. Public Safety & Corrections: A report says South Dakota prison releases suffer from poor coordination and missing supports, with gaps in housing, jobs, and treatment; the state is also tackling reservation policing shortages at a tribal safety summit. Tribal-State Opioid Response: The STOMP Summit returns Sept. 10-11 in Pierre to coordinate opioid and meth prevention across tribal and state partners. Legislative Access: The Legislature is seeking 26 college interns for the 2027 session (deadline Oct. 16), paying $185 per day. Education & Community: Rapid City’s Robbinsdale Park playground reopened with new accessible swings and equipment; Pierre’s Fourth Street reconstruction is set to reopen by late Friday. Health & Planning: SDSU Extension will host a free webinar on organizing for end-of-life decisions, and Hy-Vee is offering flu shots for the 2026-27 season without appointments. Transportation: Rapid City airport and Sioux Falls airport directors asked for more funding for construction projects tied to state loans.
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