AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoSouth Dakota Politics: Toby Doeden and Gov. Larry Rhoden will face off in a July 28 runoff after neither hit 35% in the GOP governor primary; U.S. Rep. Dusty Johnson finished third and is out. U.S. Senate: Incumbent Sen. Mike Rounds won the Republican primary, setting up the Nov. 3 general election. Agriculture & Community: Dakotafest is taking nominations for its 2026 Woman Farmer/Rancher of the Year award, with a June 5 deadline and a $1,000 prize for the winner. Housing & Native Communities: USDA Rural Development says Lakota Funds has closed a $764,000 loan to become South Dakota’s third home loan lender on the Pine Ridge Reservation. Transportation Projects: SDDOT schedules a Highway 38 closure east of Mitchell starting June 8 through November, plus a crack-seal project on Highway 75 starting June 8. Workforce & Training: A South Dakota Mines student won a federal court win in a deportation case. Health Policy: South Dakota’s HB 1220 on nicotine distribution takes effect July 1, adding licensing rules for sellers and distributors. Local Infrastructure: SDDOT reminds landowners of state right-of-way mowing dates and permit/waiver requirements.
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