AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoSioux Falls Mayoral Recount: The June 23 runoff recount is underway, with Christine Erickson now up by four votes after absentee ballots were counted; the board still has day-of ballots left, and both campaigns are signaling they’re ready for a longer fight if needed. Defense & Economic Development: South Dakota’s Board of Economic Development approved a $2.4 million sales tax rebate to support AMTEC’s Clear Lake expansion, including a new medium-caliber ammunition production and test facility. Cash App Settlement: South Dakota will receive about $410,946 from a $45 million multistate settlement with Block over Cash App’s alleged fraud and misleading claims; the money will go to the AG’s consumer protection work, with additional consumer restitution handled through a separate CFPB deal. Robocall Crackdown Push: South Dakota AG Marty Jackley joined a multistate coalition urging the FCC to tighten rules so scammers can’t access legitimate phone numbers, after Americans lost nearly $2 billion to scam calls and texts last year. Public Health: The state confirmed its 11th measles case of 2026, involving an unvaccinated or unknown-status child in Edmunds County. Local Watch: Rapid City’s America 250 “Real America Birthday Bash” drew visitors from 47 states and five countries and was credited with strong hotel occupancy and limited major incidents.
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