AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoDaylight Saving Time Fight: President Trump wants permanent daylight saving time, but the Senate is in recess until Sept. 14, putting the Sunshine Protection Act’s Nov. 1 clock-change deadline in doubt. Sturgis Safety Update: The South Dakota Highway Patrol’s Rally Tally reports one death and nine injuries across eight crashes around Sturgis Saturday. Local Law Enforcement & Community: Meade County Sheriff’s Office hosted its annual Law Enforcement Appreciation Barbecue to raise money for Meade County Cares and “Shop with the Sheriff.” Veterans Remembrance: The Moving Wall Vietnam memorial is set to arrive in Newcastle Aug. 13-17, part of Sturgis Rally week. Indigenous Awareness Ride: Medicine Wheel Ride’s Seventh Annual Ride for Resiliency drew more than 100 motorcycles to spotlight Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives. Education Policy: Mitchell Board of Education will revisit Mitchell Tech policies and district fundraising rules, including updates tied to student drug-free campus procedures and search notifications. State Politics: Kristi Noem’s Trail of Governors statue was unveiled in Pierre, while Noem said she’s not planning a 2028 Senate run. Cybersecurity & Water: Reports say suspected Iranian-linked attacks have hit water systems in at least a dozen states, including South Dakota.
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