AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoPublic Safety: Minnehaha County Deputy Katherine Frank, 26, died Monday, three days after being shot in Sioux Falls. The suspect faces attempted-murder and aggravated-assault charges; the state Division of Criminal Investigation is probing the shooting. State Law: Attorney General Marty Jackley says federal marijuana rescheduling won’t change South Dakota’s medical-marijuana program; future changes are up to lawmakers or voters. Economic Development: The state approved up to $6.1 million in tax rebates for a planned $750 million wind farm north of Philip, expected to create about 200 construction jobs. Food Assistance: Thirty-four South Dakota organizations and businesses urged Gov. Larry Rhoden to join the summer food-benefit program, which could bring $6.8 million to help 57,000 children. His administration says it is reviewing costs and requirements. Election Oversight: A federal judge ruled the Trump administration’s effort to obtain millions of voters’ personal data illegal, adding to court setbacks over federal access to state voter information. Senate Race: Independent candidate Brian Bengs and two Plains-state candidates say they would caucus with neither party if elected; Bengs is challenging Republican Sen. Mike Rounds.
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