AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoState IT Leadership: South Dakota elevated Neal Nachtigall from within the Bureau of Information and Technology, naming him state CIO/BIT commissioner as Mark Wixon retired June 5. Energy & Fuel Policy: The U.S. House passed a bipartisan bill to allow year-round sales of the 15% ethanol blend E15, a win for ethanol producers, farmers, and fuel retailers—though the Senate path remains uncertain. Infrastructure Planning: SDDOT extended the written public comment period to Sept. 4 for proposed U.S. Highway 85 reconstruction in Lawrence County, after a June 4 open house. Livestock & Agriculture Tech: SDSU Extension urged producers to test forage nitrate levels using quick screening tools, warning high nitrates can be dangerous for livestock. Animal Health Watch: USDA confirmed New World screwworm in Texas and outlined quarantine and movement rules for warm-blooded animals. Economic Development: The South Dakota Board of Economic Development approved major funding, including a $7.5M REDI loan for a Rapid City business park and up to $29.9M in reinvestment support for Smithfield’s Sioux Falls expansion. Transportation Projects: Crews scheduled chip seal and fog seal work starting June 15 in the Mobridge area, with one-lane traffic and short delays.
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