AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoUSPS Mail Fix: The Office of the Inspector General says South Dakota’s mail system ran slower than it should, and Sen. Mike Rounds says the fix is coming—Sioux Falls will become a regional processing center starting Jan. 1, cutting some delivery times by 1–2 days. Elections & Voting Rules: A Searchlight Report episode breaks down Amendment J, which would add citizenship language to South Dakota’s constitution; the debate centers on how the state handles noncitizen voter eligibility. Corrections & Public Safety: The Department of Corrections issued notice that a high-risk offender, Joseph Cook, is set to be released to Rapid City on Sept. 25. Rapid City Airport Drill: About 150 responders took part in a full-scale emergency exercise at Rapid City Regional Airport to test the airport’s response plan. Nonprofits Under Pressure: Western South Dakota nonprofit leaders met in Rapid City for the Community Foundation’s Real Talk conference, focusing on staffing, funding gaps, and board development. Public Utilities Tech Debate: Brookings City Council heard pushback over Flock Safety cameras, with police stressing safeguards and limited access. Gas Prices Watch: GasBuddy reported some of the week’s lowest diesel and E85 prices in several counties, underscoring how fuel costs keep shifting locally. Sturgis Revenue Down: South Dakota’s Sturgis tax collections fell 11% in 2026, tied to weaker rally traffic and vendor activity.
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