AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoSouth Dakota Politics: At the South Dakota GOP convention, the two remaining Republican governor candidates sparred over prison policy, with Toby Doeden citing a recidivism rate of about 50% and Jamie Rhoden blaming overcrowding and lack of programming while pointing to a new men’s prison. Sioux Falls Elections: The Sioux Falls mayoral race remains razor-thin, heading toward a mandatory recount after a two-vote separation. Public Safety & Infrastructure: Yankton is nearing completion on a roughly $3.8 million Broadway Avenue (U.S. 81) intersection and signal project, while heat warnings are in place for the holiday week. Health Care: Avera cut the ribbon on a new Avera Cancer Institute in Yankton, expanding infusion and exam space under one roof. Agriculture & Courts: A lawsuit challenges USDA’s cancellation of grants tied to “discriminatory preferences,” including a South Dakota-based group that lost an $8.5 million award. Community & Events: Delta Dental’s mobile dental program is set to return to Yankton in August, offering free care for eligible kids.
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