AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoCourts & Health Policy: South Dakota’s abortion-pill advertising fight continues as a higher court keeps an injunction in place, blocking enforcement of a law tied to Mayday Health until the case reaches a verdict. Elections: The ACLU is rolling out election observer training across South Dakota, with virtual and in-person sessions planned ahead of the Nov. 3 general election. Energy & Utilities: Gov. Rhoden directed the state to shift enforcement priorities on dyed diesel, aiming to ease pressure on farmers and truckers while federal action pauses certain penalties. Local Government: Rapid City is taking public input on proposed data center regulations, including standards for distance from homes, power and water use, and noise. Rapid City Growth: The city is nearing a historic $400 million building-permit milestone, with permit valuations already topping last year’s total. Public Safety & Justice: A Yankton man was sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for a meth-and-gun hit-and-run on I-80. Wildlife & Land Management: A prescribed burn is planned in the southern Black Hills near Jewel Cave to reduce wildfire risk. Sports: South Dakota State moved to No. 1 in major FCS polls after a win over Illinois State, and cornerback Myles Green earned MVFC Defensive Player of the Week.
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