AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoElection Security: South Dakota Secretary of State Monae Johnson thanked law enforcement after a suspicious envelope containing white powder was intercepted before reaching her Pierre office, amid mail threats targeting election officials nationwide. November Ballot: Amendment J would explicitly bar noncitizens from voting; supporters call it a needed safeguard, while critics say it fuels fear. Amendment I’s Medicaid expansion language is also disputed: Republican backers say it would not automatically end coverage, but the attorney general says it could if federal funding falls below 90%. Kristi Noem: The former governor is now a senior adviser at the State Department, keeping the same portfolio after her special envoy role expired—her third administration title this year. Senate Race: Republican Mike Rounds reported nearly $1.75 million in cash on hand, compared with about $146,000 for independent challenger Brian Bengs. Fuel Taxes: Democrats are urging Gov. Larry Rhoden to call a special session to cut the diesel tax through year-end; House Speaker Jon Hansen says no petition has been filed. Local Rules: Rapid City residents raised concerns about water and power use as officials consider restrictions on future data centers.
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