AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoU.S. Senate Politics: Sen. John Thune told South Dakota reporters voters will judge Republicans on the economy as the Iran war adds pressure ahead of the Nov. 3 midterms. Statehouse & Campaigns: Democratic gubernatorial nominee Dan Ahlers says South Dakota should redirect economic development dollars toward small businesses, criticizing a $69 million investment tied to low-wage job creation. Direct Democracy & Law Enforcement Tech: Attorney General Jackley is pushing “safeguards” for police license plate reader data, while a separate legal fight continues over due process in a Montana PSC suspension case involving Brad Molnar. Energy & Cost of Living: Gas prices remain a hot topic locally, with GasBuddy reporting the lowest regular gas at $3.57 in Tripp County and $3.54 in Minnehaha County for the week ending Aug. 8. Public Safety: Sturgis Rally is in its final weekend with law enforcement warning fights and disorderly conduct are rising, even as crash tallies show no new fatalities in the latest Highway Patrol update. Infrastructure & Workforce: Southeast Technical College broke ground on a new $18 million James Abdnor Center for Advanced Manufacturing, backed by state and federal funds, aiming to feed Sioux Falls-area jobs. Health Policy: Medicare Advantage plan cuts are hitting South Dakota, with KFF research showing high rates of terminated plans in the state.
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