AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoSioux Falls Mayoral Runoff: Voters head to the polls today to choose the next mayor, after Christine Erickson led the June 2 primary with 37% and Jamie Smith followed with 28%, with Paul TenHaken term-limited out. South Dakota Education Policy: The state board approved prenatal development video options for schools under HB 1313, including “Baby Olivia” from the anti-abortion group Live Action, with the law taking effect July 1. Agribusiness Leadership: South Dakota Soybean is set to get a new executive director next month, with Kevin Scott taking over as Jerry Schmitz retires. Plastics Legal Fight: South Dakota is among 17 states suing California over its single-use plastics law, arguing it unlawfully reaches beyond state lines and could raise costs. Local Government Watch: Yankton officials heard about a proposed incubator project seeking an EDA grant, while Fort Dodge is considering leasing vehicles to ease budget pressure. Public Safety & Health: Mitchell plans city-wide mosquito fogging/spraying, and a Sisseton woman was sentenced to 14 years in federal prison in a fentanyl case. Elections Process Oddity: In Minnehaha County GOP precinct voting, a tie was finally broken by a high-card draw.
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