AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoGOP Runoff Politics: South Dakota’s first-ever runoff election is set for July 28, with voter registration due July 13 and absentee requests due July 27, as Day County prepares for how the process will work. State Courts: The South Dakota Supreme Court cleared every case from its prior term before starting the new one—an internal push for faster, more consistent decisions. Public Safety & Corrections: Gov. Larry Rhoden opened Rapid City’s new women’s prison, using a therapeutic community model and adding a mother-infant program. Water Quality: Lake Mitchell’s drawdown has downstream neighbors worried about phosphorus and nitrogen-rich sediment flowing into the James River, with permit and monitoring questions still being worked through. Transportation Planning: SDDOT will hold virtual STIP meetings next week to share the tentative 2027-2030 transportation project plan. Animal Access Law: New South Dakota rules make it a Class 2 misdemeanor to falsely claim a pet is a trained service animal, with fines up to $500 and possible jail time. Federal/Defense Watch: The Air Force says the B-21 Raider will fly with a two-pilot crew, and is building a pilot transition pipeline for select officers. Election Security: The Trump White House fired the remaining members of the Election Assistance Commission, arguing it’s part of election security efforts.
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