AGP Executive Report
Last update: 20 hours agoPublic Safety Leadership: South Dakota AG Marty Jackley named Chad Mosteller as the new DCI director, with Mosteller set to be sworn in June 5 in Pierre. Governor’s Race Watch: A new profile and Q&A coverage keeps spotlighting the GOP field ahead of the June 2 primary, including Toby Doeden’s “outsider” pitch and where candidates stand on education policy. Election Countdown: The Highway Patrol announced June sobriety checkpoints in 17 counties, reminding drivers not to drink and drive. Health Policy in Congress: U.S. senators say bipartisan legislation extending the Rural Hospital Program will help rural hospitals, including in South Dakota. Legal Fight Over Abortion Pills: A federal lawsuit challenges South Dakota’s HB 1274, arguing it violates free speech and seeks an injunction before the July start date. Local Government & Community: Rapid City and Hawarden both opened long-buried time capsules, while a tiny-home village for veterans touts rent-free stays tied to case management. Agriculture & Outdoors: USDA Forest Service and South Dakota DANR signed a 5-year stewardship agreement to boost forest and grassland resilience and wildfire risk reduction.
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