AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoBig Tech Accountability: A wave of multistate actions is landing on Meta: Meta is set to pay up to about $17.1 billion nationwide and roll out sweeping child-safety changes for Instagram and Facebook, including age assurance, default teen time limits, and nighttime/school-day restrictions—another sign states are pushing hard on online harms. South Dakota Legal Fight: The League of Women Voters South Dakota and the ACLU are suing over South Dakota’s voter proof-of-citizenship requirements, arguing the rules and their administration block eligible voters over technicalities. State Policy & Courts: Federal litigation is also in play over proof-of-citizenship voter registration rules, with judges weighing whether enforcement can proceed. Rural Health & EMS: South Dakota lawmakers are discussing regionalization as a way to shore up struggling ambulance services, aiming to reduce staffing and administrative burdens. Agriculture & Trade: South Dakota ranchers and ag leaders are pushing back on Trump’s foreign beef import plan, warning it could pressure cattle markets and local producers. Public Safety: Sioux Falls police reported a recent saturation patrol that produced 150+ citations and multiple DWI arrests. Energy Prices: Gas reporting shows a low premium price in Lyman County ($4.63) for the week ending Aug. 15, with broader statewide averages edging up.
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