AGP Executive Report
Last update: 43 minutes agoTraffic Safety: A new AAA Foundation study finds many South Dakota drivers treat speeding as normal—three in ten say “no one actually drives the speed limit,” and nearly half think keeping up with traffic is safer than posted limits, even as speeding is tied to nearly 30% of U.S. traffic deaths in 2024. Public Safety: The South Dakota Highway Patrol added Hutchinson County to September sobriety checkpoint plans, joining Brown, Beadle, Charles Mix, Codington, Fall River, Hughes, Jones, Kingsbury, Lawrence, Lincoln, Meade, Pennington, and Roberts. Local Government: Vermillion’s Planning & Zoning advanced data center ordinance talks but did not enact a moratorium, with residents raising concerns about water, power, noise/light, health, and quality of life. Disaster Funding: FEMA approved more than $6.6 million for South Dakota disaster recovery and resilience, including Rapid City fire-code updates and projects for Madison and the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe. Food Assistance Policy: South Dakota DSS submitted a federal request to bar soft drinks from SNAP purchases after a court ruling vacated similar bans in other states. Community & Health: Emily’s Hope held a candlelight vigil for International Overdose Awareness Day in Sioux Falls, honoring overdose and fentanyl deaths.
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