AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoMount Rushmore, America 250: President Donald Trump is set to headline July 3 fireworks at Mount Rushmore, with military bands, flyovers, tributes to the armed forces, and a speech—marking the first fireworks show at the site since 2020. State Government: Gov. Larry Rhoden appointed Rapid City attorney Cassidy Stalley to the Seventh Circuit Court, filling the vacancy created by a Supreme Court appointment. Legislative Oversight: The Government Operations and Audit Committee meets June 30 to review the FY2025 single audit and other state oversight reports. Public Safety Funding: Rhoden signed a $5 million grant program to help volunteer fire departments buy protective gear. Food Assistance Watch: USDA data shows South Dakota’s SNAP payment error rate at 2.47% in FY2025—best in the nation—while the national error rate remains 10.62%, tied to new federal cost-sharing rules. Energy Policy: South Dakota regulators approved the Black Hills Energy and NorthWestern Energy merger, creating Bright Horizon Energy, with customer protections and labor-related settlements. Local Politics: Sioux Falls mayoral race remains in recount territory after the candidates finished separated by just two votes.
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