AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoEnergy & Utilities: South Dakota regulators approved the Black Hills Energy–NorthWestern merger, with critics warning it could create a “super monopoly” and calling for more public scrutiny. Infrastructure & Power: A major transmission project cleared a key Minnesota step for the Big Stone South to Alexandria line, aimed at strengthening the regional grid and speeding outage restoration. Agriculture & Workforce: Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative backed a federal bill to expand H-2A access for dairy, pushing to redefine “temporary” so year-round farms can use the program. Food Assistance: South Dakota released new WIC income guidelines effective July 1, and SNAP error-rate rules nationally could shift how much states must reimburse the federal government. Local Government & Roads: Yankton County approved a roads-and-bridges reserve levy with a two-year sunset clause, with a referral option for voters. Community & Outdoors: Pierre opened the Missouri Overlook Trail, a new multi-use natural-surface route built for walking, hiking, and mountain biking. Weather & Safety: Officials are urging caution as extreme heat and storm impacts continue, including warnings about storm repair scams after recent damage. Beef Industry & Youth: The South Dakota Cattlemen’s Foundation recognized Kirby as the 2026 Workforce Scholarship recipient tied to beef-industry service after graduation.
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