AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoElection Fallout: South Dakota Republicans held the governor’s office, U.S. Senate seat and congressional seat, while Democrats gained four legislative seats—their first net gains since 2008. Turnout fell to 49.37%, a record low. Ballot Measures: Voters rejected a measure that could have put Medicaid expansion at risk and defeated proposed sales-tax increases, while approving a constitutional ban on noncitizen voting. Washington: Sen. John Thune faces a push to delay Senate Republican leadership elections after Democrats’ national midterm wins; he is expected to seek another term as leader. Public Safety: Attorney General Marty Jackley ruled a deputy was justified in shooting Brandon Oetken after Oetken fatally shot Deputy Katherine Frank during an attempted mental-health detention. Local Policy: Yankton County officials will review a draft data-center ordinance that would bar facilities larger than 25 megawatts. Utility Bills: State regulators approved a Black Hills Energy rate increase that will add about $16 a month to a typical residential bill starting Dec. 1.
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