AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoElections & Civic Life: Early voting is underway for the Nov. 3 midterms, with South Dakota absentee voting opening Friday and local groups like Indivisible 605 hosting kickoff events to help voters make a plan. Weather & Climate: NOAA officials are watching a rare “super El Niño,” with expectations for warmer, drier Central Plains winters but still possible cold snaps and snow. State Government & Public Safety: Yankton County approved a 0.25% sales tax starting July 1 to fund owner-occupied property tax relief, while a Rapid City case moves toward plea deals in the Oxford Square beating death of Michael Ladeaux. Consumer Protection: South Dakota’s attorney general is part of a $694 million multistate settlement with auto lender Credit Acceptance, aimed at predatory loan practices and requiring stronger consumer protections. Arts & Education: The South Dakota Arts Council launched a Visiting Artist Program to bring performances and residencies to communities statewide, and USD’s Chiesman Center for Democracy highlights civic education and research ahead of election season. Sports (Local): SDSU and USD both face major nonconference tests this weekend, including SDSU hosting Youngstown State and USD taking on Minnesota and Washington in Sioux Falls.
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