AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoElection & Voting Access: A federal judge blocked key parts of Trump’s anti-mail voting order for the 2026 midterms, saying the Postal Service overstepped and that disenfranchisement is “practically inevitable” on the tight timeline. SNAP Policy: South Dakota moved forward with a SNAP waiver to exclude soft drinks, but retailers warn it will be hard to define “soft drink” and could create major administrative and consumer pushback. State Government & Public Safety: The South Dakota Capitol Rotunda restoration wrapped up with a ribbon cutting, and the Highway Patrol announced September sobriety checkpoints across 13 counties. Campaign Trail: Democrats held a “Souper Tuesday” event in Rapid City to meet voters and press issues like schools, clean water, and Black Hills protection ahead of the general election. Driver Licensing: South Dakota began rolling out a new driver’s license design with enhanced security features. Energy & Environment: EPA is pushing back in court against challenges to uranium mining in the Black Hills, calling the tribe’s case “flimsy.”
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