AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoElections & Voting Access: South Dakota’s 2026 absentee voting is underway since Sept. 18, with the state urging voters to request ballots early and return them with enough time for mail delivery. U.S. Senate Race: In a contrast of priorities, Mike Rounds says the Iran war is justified by the threat of a near-nuclear Iran, while independent Brian Bengs calls the conflict “unnecessary,” and they also clash on AI’s role and costs. Postal Service: The USPS says a Sioux Falls processing upgrade starting Jan. 1 will make South Dakota mail travel faster, cutting delivery time by one to two days for some letters. Defense & Economic Development: Rapid City is set to expand its Innovation District with an $18 million investment tied to a permanent Northrop Grumman presence supporting the B-21 mission at Ellsworth Air Force Base. Courts & Legal Aid: The Commission on Equal Access to Our Courts will meet Sept. 30 to review intake processes and grant actions for nonprofit legal services. Local Government: Rapid City’s library leadership is changing as longtime director Terri Davis departs; assistant director Sean Minkel will oversee day-to-day operations while a search process begins. Public Safety & Water: A Rapid City-area lawn watering slowdown is being discussed as some wells are producing less than normal, and a Marshall County crash closed SD Hwy 10 at SD Hwy 27 for responders.
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