AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoRural Health: Gov. Larry Rhoden announced $187.7 million in new funding for South Dakota’s Rural Health Transformation Program, aimed at improving care access, recruiting health workers and strengthening rural health systems. Public Safety: Attorney General Marty Jackley says a former Yankton County chief deputy sheriff has been indicted on felony counts alleging he altered a law enforcement report. Political Leadership: South Dakota Republicans have chosen new leaders for the 2027 legislative session. In Washington, Senate Republicans left a meeting without deciding whether to reelect Sen. John Thune as their leader after the party’s midterm losses. Consumer Protection: Jackley joined 48 other attorneys general urging the FCC to tighten oversight of its robocall database, which they say bad actors can exploit. Rural Justice: The state Supreme Court is weighing a proposed merger of judicial circuits, drawing opposition from critics who warn it could make court access harder in rural communities.
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