AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoU.S. Senate Water Fight: Two major South Dakota water projects cleared a Senate committee—studies move forward for the Western Dakota Regional Water System and the Dakota Mainstem Regional Water System, aimed at bringing Missouri River water to much of eastern South Dakota. DNI Shake-Up: President Trump nominated U.S. attorney Jay Clayton for director of national intelligence, replacing acting pick Bill Pulte; Senate leaders say they’ll move quickly on confirmation, with a June 17 hearing set. Statehouse & Courts: A judge ruled in favor of Dakota Protein Solutions in its Turner County rendering-facility dispute, saying the county Board of Adjustment violated due process; separately, Rep. Travis Ismay faces a felony warrant over alleged intentional damage to a public road. Retirement Watch: South Dakota Retirement System officials project next year’s retiree cost-of-living adjustment will land around 2%, below inflation again. Local Public Safety: Rapid City agencies ran multi-day active shooter response training, while Sioux Falls Police and partners wrapped up Camp POSTCARD for youth. Nonprofit Governance: Family Connections Center’s board says it’s in a governance and operational crisis after its executive director resigned, citing loss of access to key systems.
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