AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoSioux Falls Mayoral Race: Democrats are taking heart after Jamie Smith’s four-vote loss to Mayor-elect Christine Erickson, with the recount tightening the margin and some Democrats still frustrated about rejected absentee ballots. State Government & Courts: Gov. Rhoden and AG Jackley say South Dakota will defend the abortion-pill advertising law after a judge temporarily blocked it, keeping the fight in federal court. Elections & Parties: The South Dakota GOP surged with thousands of new voter registrations ahead of the July 13 deadline for the July 28 gubernatorial runoff between Rhoden and Toby Doeden. Water Quality: Lawmakers’ $8 million boost is already expanding South Dakota’s working stream buffer program, adding 130 projects across 379 miles of shoreline. Local Governance (Brookings): Brookings City Council approved multiple alcohol-management renewals and a downtown real estate purchase up to $450,000, plus set a July 30 hearing on an annexation petition. Public Safety/Infrastructure: Power companies are using eminent domain for data center land and transmission needs, reigniting the debate over when private property can be taken. Notable Death: Former state treasurer David Volk died at 79, and philanthropist T. Denny Sanford died at 90, leaving a major mark on Sanford Health and South Dakota giving. Military: Allied forces are converging on Guam for Cope North exercises amid tensions after a Chinese spy balloon was shot down.
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