U.S. Senate Race: Democratic nominee Julian Beaudion has suspended his South Dakota campaign after “extraordinary personal challenges,” including a house fire and alleged intimidation, leaving Sen. Mike Rounds and independent Brian Bengs as the only candidates. Abortion-Pill Litigation: AG Marty Jackley says South Dakota is appealing a federal ruling that blocked enforcement of the state’s abortion-pill advertising law, as Gov. Larry Rhoden and Jackley seek to keep the ban in place while the case moves up. Medicaid Fraud Push: Jackley joined 16 other attorneys general urging Congress to pass the STOP FRAUD in Medicaid Act, which would expand state Medicaid Fraud Control Units to pursue recipient fraud; Jackley says South Dakota has recovered nearly $2B since 2025. Drug Pricing/Antitrust: South Dakota is set to receive $996,862.80 from a multistate Sandoz settlement over alleged generic-drug price-fixing, with part earmarked for Medicaid and part for an antitrust fund. Local Tax Relief: Lawrence County commissioners are weighing a half-cent sales tax option to reduce owner-occupied property taxes, with possible voter action. Public Safety & Community: Rapid City council is considering options to curb alcohol-related litter, and Sioux Falls held National Night Out to strengthen neighborhood ties with police and fire.