AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoAbortion-pill advertising appeal: South Dakota AG Marty Jackley and Gov. Larry Rhoden asked the 8th Circuit to revive enforcement of the state’s ban on abortion-pill advertising after a federal judge blocked it, setting up another legal fight over the law’s reach. Hemp policy push: AG Tim Griffin is leading a bipartisan letter urging Congress to keep 2025 federal hemp reforms intact and reject moves that could reopen loopholes for intoxicating hemp products. Water system cyberattacks: Federal officials say hackers have targeted water and wastewater systems in at least a dozen states, with Rapid City and Michigan among the reported incidents; utilities may be forced into manual operations and some areas issue boil-water notices. Hospital quality ratings: CMS star ratings show two South Dakota hospitals landed “below average” in 2026—Avera St. Mary’s (Pierre) and Huron Regional Medical Center—while most others were average or better. Local government: Colman voters approved annexation and rezoning for a new Colman-Egan athletic complex, clearing the way for the project. Health policy pressure: A “Big Beautiful” rural hospital lifeline is being tested nationwide as leaders warn closures could signal the model won’t be enough when funding changes hit. National politics watch: A GOP-led push to avert a shutdown is moving via a Senate stopgap, while lawmakers continue to clash over priorities heading into midterms.
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