AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoElection 2026: Gov. Larry Rhoden and Democrat Dan Ahlers are sparring over taxes, data centers and local control. A South Dakota Poll gives Republican Sen. Mike Rounds a 56%-37% lead over independent Brian Bengs, though Bengs leads among independent voters. Constitutional Ballot Fight: Amendment L would require 60% voter approval to amend the state constitution, up from a simple majority. Supporters say it protects voters; opponents warn it would hinder citizen-led measures. National Guard: More than 120 South Dakota soldiers are deploying to the southwest border for security and support duties, marking the state’s seventh border deployment in five years. Infrastructure: Work is beginning on the $290 million Platte-Winner Bridge, the costliest project in state transportation history; the existing crossing will stay open during construction. Courts and Agriculture: Opponents of a proposed South Dakota uranium mine are challenging the EPA’s decision to exempt an aquifer from drinking-water protections. A federal fertilizer initiative also includes planned ammonia production in South Dakota as part of a multistate investment.
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