AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoDrug Pricing & Antitrust: South Dakota AG Nick Brown joined a 43-state coalition seeking court approval for a $400 million settlement tied to alleged generic-drug price-fixing by Sandoz and Fougera, with consumers potentially eligible for payments for purchases made between 2009 and 2019. Rapid City Growth & Power Demand: Rapid City is nearing a historic $400M building-permit valuation milestone and is also moving forward with proposed data center regulations, including standards for distance from homes, power/water use, sewer impacts, and noise. Mining Legacy Risk: A six-years-later look at Hideaway Hills homeowners still dealing with sinkhole fallout tied to an old mine highlights long-running infrastructure and safety challenges. Energy & Fuel Costs: Trump signed an order easing limits on tax-free red-dyed diesel use, while South Dakota’s fuel-price reports show premium and diesel prices still fluctuating week to week. Industrial Energy Storage: Antora and Pratt Energy announced a large thermal battery project in Kansas, following Antora’s earlier 5GWh system in South Dakota. Local Business & Workforce: Texas expanded electrician reciprocity with Tennessee to ease licensing barriers—an example of how states are trying to close skilled-trades gaps. Community Health Services: Stride Autism Centers became the first ACQ-accredited ABA provider in South Dakota, expanding access to center-based therapy in Sioux Falls.
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