AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoRobocall Crackdown: South Dakota AG Marty Jackley joined 48 AGs urging the FCC to tighten “Know Your Upstream Provider” rules to stop illegal robocalls from reaching consumers. Data Center Power: Leola’s proposed data center has secured electricity service from MDU, but still must clear McPherson County permitting. Farm Bill Push: South Dakota Farmers Union plans a Washington, D.C. Fly-In Sept. 14-16 to press Congress on farm bill safety nets, tariffs, year-round E15, and MCOOL. SNAP Soft Drink Fight: A Dakota Free Press analysis says retailers are bracing for confusion and administrative headaches as South Dakota moves to restrict soft drinks for SNAP users. Local Construction: Sioux Falls crews are nearing the finish on Veterans Parkway work and the Arrowhead Parkway intersection, with lane closures also reported on Kiwanis and Western Avenues. Energy Grid Build: Otter Tail Power and Xcel Energy filed for a 765-kilovolt transmission line permit through eastern South Dakota into southern Minnesota. Agriculture Watch: Drought is hitting proso millet—acres down and yields expected to drop—raising quality concerns for grain buyers. Science & Industry: LUX-ZEPLIN, based in South Dakota, reported a puzzling dark matter-like interaction, though researchers say more data is needed.
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