AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoEnergy Reliability & Accountability: Wyoming regulators want Rocky Mountain Power to explain what went wrong in last fall’s massive outage after a report pointed to miscommunication and maintenance procedures that left about 250,000 customers dark. Courts & Property Rights: The South Dakota Supreme Court upheld summary judgment for the state in the Hideaway Hills sinkhole dispute, ruling homeowners can’t make an inverse condemnation claim tied to gypsum-mining-era land. Housing & Policy: A bipartisan housing bill became law after President Trump refused to sign it, with provisions aimed at boosting supply and limiting large institutional investors. Public Safety—Heat: Meteorologists warn an unusually large, strong, long-lasting heat dome could push temperatures 15–25 degrees above normal across much of the U.S., raising risks for health, wildfire response, and power systems. Consumer Protection—Robocalls: South Dakota AG Anne Lopez joined other attorneys general urging the FCC to tighten rules that block scammers from using legitimate phone numbers. Local Agriculture & Industry: South Dakota Mines students are working on drone-assisted research to develop microbe-based alternatives to synthetic fertilizers. Community & Ag Support: The South Dakota Cattlemen’s Foundation donated $292,620 to Feeding South Dakota to help provide beef for families facing food insecurity.
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