Construction Training: Southeast Technical College is expanding with a Wells Fargo Homebuilding Lab, set to finish in spring 2027, aiming to boost hands-on training and feed Sioux Falls-area affordable housing needs. Sports Betting Regulation: A bipartisan bloc of 41 state attorneys general, led by Ohio AG Dave Yost, urged the CFTC to recognize state authority over sports-related prediction markets, arguing platforms like Polymarket and Kalshi function like unregulated sportsbooks. Battery Tech: Critical Resources says its sulphur-free solid-state electrolyte hit room-temperature performance in lab testing at South Dakota Mines, reporting ionic conductivity of 3.2 mS/cm and activation energy of 0.27 eV. Energy & Permitting: Uranium drilling hearings in the southern Black Hills opened in Hot Springs, with opponents citing risks to water, agriculture, and tourism near Craven Canyon. Local Economy: Sioux Falls reported 6.6% sales tax growth so far in 2026 through April, with officials noting consumer spending had been sluggish before the recent jump. Agriculture Logistics: DOT temporarily loosened hours-of-service rules for fertilizer haulers across more than 30 states, including South Dakota, to keep deliveries moving during planting and summer/fall transitions. Power Plant Zoning Vote: Deuel County voters will decide on zoning for a proposed natural gas power plant, after county commission approval sparked petitions.