AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoFederal Politics: Trump escalated his daylight saving fight by posting Sen. Tom Cotton’s cellphone number on Truth Social, urging supporters to pressure him as the Senate faces procedural hurdles. South Dakota Courts & Local Government: A Rhoden-appointed judge halted Sioux Falls’ approval of Smithfield’s Foundation Park move, saying the city didn’t follow its own ordinances when issuing the conditional use permit. Elections & Campaigns: South Dakota’s lone U.S. House race stayed in focus as AG Marty Jackley and Democrat Nikki Gronli sparred over Trump’s beef import approach and tariffs in a Sioux Falls debate. Statehouse & Policy: The 8th Circuit blocked South Dakota from enforcing the abortion-pill advertising ban while a constitutional challenge plays out. Energy & Agriculture: Diesel costs remain a major farm stressor, with Farm Bureau analysis pointing to supply disruptions and tight fuel markets; South Dakota farmers are also weighing how federal policy could affect rural hospitals and input costs. Tech & Public Meetings: A PUC candidate criticized a restricted AI gathering at the School of Mines, arguing public meetings should be open. Higher Ed: USD marked a $6M law school renovation and broke ground on the $40M Gassen Family Fieldhouse, signaling continued campus investment ahead of the election season.
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