AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoGubernatorial Politics: Gov. Larry Rhoden’s historic GOP runoff win is driving fresh debate over South Dakota’s closed primary system, with commentators arguing the runoff showed voters want a real say in the election that matters. State Government & Courts: South Dakota Chief Justice Steven R. Jensen was elected president of the Conference of Chief Justices and will lead the National Center for State Courts board, underscoring the state’s judicial influence beyond Pierre. Local Governance: Sioux Falls Mayor Christine Erickson delivered her first budget proposal—$794M for 2027—prioritizing public safety, roads, libraries, and parks. Public Safety & Health Workforce: The South Dakota Board of Technical Education approved a new two-year radiology technician program at Lake Area Technical College in Watertown to address rural imaging staffing shortages. Cybersecurity: Rapid City reported a cyberattack affecting a wastewater lift station, saying water supply safety was not compromised. Healthcare Costs: A warning from a South Dakota congressional candidate says Medicare Part D premium stabilization ends after 2026, potentially raising drug costs for seniors. Infrastructure & Planning: Dakota Mainstem Regional Water System will spend $4.2M studying eastern South Dakota’s future water needs, with experts pushing back on claims data centers are the main driver.
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