AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoDeputy’s Death: Brandon Oetken now faces first- and second-degree murder charges in the fatal shooting of Minnehaha County Deputy Katherine Frank, who died Oct. 12. Her funeral is set for 1 p.m. Monday, Oct. 19, at Sioux Falls’ Denny Sanford PREMIER Center. Voting Access: South Dakota has nearly 6,000 federal-only voters who can’t vote in state and local races unless they provide proof of citizenship. Auditors have already corrected several mistaken designations; the registration deadline is Oct. 19. Housing: Gov. Larry Rhoden’s “Give Me Five” program starts Nov. 2, offering eligible first-time buyers down-payment help equal to 5% of their mortgage. The forgivable loan is available to qualifying buyers for a limited time. November Ballot: Amendment L would raise the approval threshold for future constitutional amendments from a simple majority to 60%. State Government: Attorney General Marty Jackley says federal marijuana rescheduling won’t change South Dakota’s medical cannabis program. State Sen. Mark Lapka, facing a DUI charge, reportedly refused to sign the complaint; his next court appearance is Oct. 27.
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