AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoFISA Fight: House Republicans are set to vote on a short extension of Section 702 spy powers to July 2, but it’s widely expected to fail as lawmakers clash over President Trump’s acting DNI pick, Bill Pulte. Federal Politics: Trump signed a $70B immigration enforcement bill, but South Dakota Sen. John Thune’s absence at the signing is being read as a reminder of how quickly Trump can move on even big wins. South Dakota Courts & Ballot Access: A federal appeals panel heard arguments over South Dakota’s ballot-question petition deadline, with Dakotans for Health challenging the earlier filing date as a First Amendment problem. Tribal Landback: All nine South Dakota tribes passed a unified resolution urging Congress to return Black Hills public federal lands to tribal entities. State Government & Economy: South Dakota approved up to $30M in sales-tax rebates to support Smithfield’s move to northern Sioux Falls, part of a much larger investment. Public Safety: Rapid City’s Star Village celebrated new street lighting after Black Hills Energy repaired seven long-unlit poles, pairing visibility upgrades with neighborhood volunteer projects. Local Justice: A Rapid City woman was sentenced for illegally buying a firearm for a convicted felon in a straw-purchase case. Energy & Water: The Senate Energy Committee advanced $20M for Missouri River drinking-water pipeline feasibility studies tied to Thune and Rounds.
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