AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoWorkforce & Economic Development: Southeast Technical College broke ground in Sioux Falls on the $18M James Abdnor Center for Advanced Manufacturing, opening fall 2028 and funded by state and federal dollars plus private support, with U.S. Sen. John Thune highlighting Abdnor’s rural workforce legacy. Public Safety & Law Enforcement: South Dakota AG Marty Jackley joined a multistate push urging the DOJ not to appeal a federal ruling striking down parts of firearm registration requirements, while Sturgis rally enforcement reports DUI and drug arrests running below last year’s pace. National Security & Military: The 114th Fighter Wing completed Operation EDGECRUSHER, a readiness inspection testing its ability to shift to wartime posture across South Dakota and contingency sites. Health Policy: A measles outbreak map shows cases spiking as the Trump administration overhauls childhood vaccine guidance, raising concerns about immunity gaps. Government Transparency: Jackley also announced an advisory task force on South Dakota’s open meeting laws, set to meet Monday, Aug. 17. Local Government & Crime: Sioux Falls police arrested two suspects tied to a motel robbery and assault. Transportation: Rapid City Regional Airport reported its busiest-ever July, topping 114,000 passengers. Energy & Costs: USDA set July Class III milk at $15.52/cwt (down 46 cents), while regional gas prices eased in the Aug. 8 reporting week.
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