AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoWildfire Update: Lookout Fire near Spearfish has grown to 300 acres with no containment; crews are working overnight and residents were urged to evacuate as conditions change. Gubernatorial Debate: Gov. Larry Rhoden and challenger Dan Ahlers clashed at the South Dakota State Fair over agriculture and Medicaid expansion, with Ahlers calling the ballot condition a “cop out” and Rhoden defending the legislature’s approach. School Safety: Yankton school officials say a concerning TikTok post about Yankton Middle School was investigated and there is no active threat; classes are expected to continue. Election Politics: South Dakota Democrats are urging voters who switched parties for the gubernatorial runoff to switch back ahead of November. Public Safety Tech: License plate reader cameras helped track down an Arizona man accused of abducting and grooming a Wyoming teen; he was arrested in South Dakota and faces additional charges in Wyoming. Ethics/Influence: A report says a senior staffer for Sen. Mike Rounds has also worked as a lobbyist for major clients, raising conflict-of-interest questions. Agriculture & Water: DANR is accepting applications for Clean Water Act Section 319 nonpoint source grants, with a Oct. 1, 2026 deadline. State Revenue: Tobacco sales taxes in South Dakota rose 7.1% in 2024, reaching $55.8 million.
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