AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoSioux Falls Mayoral Recount Clock: Jamie Smith has formally requested a recount of the June 23 runoff, after losing to Christine Erickson by just two votes (18,280 to 18,278). A three-person recount board will be assembled, with a meeting date set within 10 days of the request. Mount Rushmore July 3 Security & Politics: President Trump is set to speak at the Freedom 250 fireworks event at Mount Rushmore on July 3, with Gov. Larry Rhoden and Sen. Mike Rounds expected to attend. Crews are fencing off areas and law enforcement will close parts of the site. New Voter Registration Requirements: The League of Women Voters is criticizing South Dakota’s new voter registration law that requires proof of U.S. citizenship and bars photocopies of some IDs. Crypto Kiosk Consumer Protections: New rules taking effect July 1 add fraud warnings, clearer fee/limit info, receipts, and refunds for certain scam victims. Gun Law Update: A new state law removes suppressors from South Dakota’s controlled weapons list, while federal rules still apply. Municipal Finance Recognition: North Sioux City finance officer Amy Lilly was named Finance Officer of the Year for leadership during flooding and a government transition.
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