AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoCongress: Sen. John Thune won another term leading Senate Republicans, who will enter the minority in January; he says they’ll press conservative priorities. Pierre Preview: South Dakota lawmakers have chosen new leaders ahead of the 2027 session, reflecting turnover in the Legislature. Tim Reed will serve as Senate president pro tempore, with Liz Larson returning as Democratic minority leader; Stevens was elected House speaker. Courts: The state Supreme Court heard arguments over whether new DNA findings justify a new trial for George Luna, imprisoned for 42 years. The court is also weighing proposed circuit-court consolidation, which critics say could weaken rural access to justice. Elections: Turnout was 49.37%, among the state’s lowest for a general election. Weak participation in several reservation counties may have helped Republicans win legislative seats. Utilities: The Public Utilities Commission approved a Black Hills Energy rate increase averaging about $16 a month for residential customers. Montana regulators also approved the Black Hills–NorthWestern merger, clearing its final major state hurdle. Health Funding: Gov. Larry Rhoden announced nearly $188 million in federal rural health funding for South Dakota.
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