AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoMunicipal Elections: AFSCME Local 3968 is hosting a free Yankton City BBQ and candidate forum Sept. 18 ahead of the Nov. 3 City Commission vote, with four candidates vying for three seats. Senate & Farm Policy: Sen. Mike Rounds told the Yankton Rotary that the Senate is still working farm bill and defense authorization priorities, and he’s withholding votes on USPS nominations until rural mail service is fixed. State Debt Collection: A legislative panel heard South Dakota’s obligation recovery effort averages about 249 driver’s license suspensions per month, tied to a private contractor’s debt-collection process. Mental Health & Suicide Prevention: “988 Day” coverage highlights local crisis response and school-based counseling, while Rapid City’s Youth City Council plans a “Chalk the Walk” event outside City Hall. Public Safety & Courts: A Madison man was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for attempting to entice a minor online, including efforts to travel to South Dakota. Local Governance: Mitchell City Council approved a first reading of runoff election rules when three or more candidates split the vote. Workforce & Education: Gov. Larry Rhoden announced 618 students received Build Dakota Scholarships for 2026-27. Health Care Contracting: Avera says it won’t bid to run Sioux Falls’ The Link after its contract ends, but will stay if no other operator steps in.
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