AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoPublic Safety: A Minnehaha County sheriff’s deputy remains in critical condition after a Friday shooting in Sioux Falls. Suspect Brandon Oetken faces six charges; the state Division of Criminal Investigation is reviewing the case and expects to release a report within 30 days. Legislative Accountability: Republican state Sen. Mark Lapka was cited for suspected DUI. No charges have been filed, and the investigation is ongoing. On the Ballot: South Dakotans will again vote on proposals affecting Medicaid expansion and the amendment process. Amendment I could end expanded Medicaid if federal funding falls below 90%; Amendment L would raise the threshold for constitutional changes to 60%. Fuel Costs: The Farmers Union is urging Gov. Larry Rhoden and lawmakers to cut the state fuel tax from 28 cents to 1 cent per gallon, as high diesel prices squeeze farmers. Property Taxes: Counties can now adopt sales taxes intended to reduce homeowners’ property taxes. Voters in four counties will decide on the measure, while six others have already adopted it.
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