AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoStatehouse Fallout: Republican Sen. Tom Pischke ended his District 25 reelection bid as felony election-related charges over allegedly forged candidate petitions continue; he pleaded not guilty and a plea deal is reportedly possible, leaving the GOP scrambling for a replacement. Gubernatorial Politics: Gov. Larry Rhoden won the first-ever South Dakota GOP primary runoff, taking 71% to 29% over Toby Doeden and setting up a November matchup with Dan Ahlers. Court & National Leadership: South Dakota Supreme Court Chief Justice Steven R. Jensen was named president of the Conference of Chief Justices and chair of the National Center for State Courts board after meetings in Rapid City. Public Safety & Courts: Attorneys general, including South Dakota AG Marty Jackley, urged the FCC to strengthen “Know Your Customer” rules to curb illegal robocalls. Local Government: Rapid City Area Schools will hold public information sessions on a proposed Nov. 3 bond referendum. Health & Environment: CDC reported Cyclospora cases in 45 states, including South Dakota. Economy: SBA disaster loans are available for drought-impacted central South Dakota counties. Community Notes: Rapid City police deployed new license plate reader cameras, drawing both praise and privacy concerns.
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