AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoAuto Finance Consumer Relief: South Dakota will receive nearly $105,000 from a multistate settlement with Credit Acceptance Corporation, tied to allegations of predatory auto loans that led to defaults and repossessions; the state says settlement funds will support future consumer protection efforts. Energy & Water for Western SD: Rep. Dusty Johnson says his bill to require federal studies on delivering more water to western South Dakota cleared the House Natural Resources Committee, while he also highlighted biofuels and year-round E15 as lower-cost options for drivers and support for rural producers. Wetlands Funding: The EPA awarded nearly $3 million in Wetland Program Development Grants across the region, including South Dakota Department of Agriculture & Natural Resources receiving about $303,305 to strengthen wetland protection and flood resilience. Construction & Infrastructure: The SDDOT plans to reopen the northbound Cliff Avenue (I-229 exit 4) off-ramp in Sioux Falls on Sept. 24 (weather dependent), with right turns only until late fall paving work. Agriculture Cost Pressure: A Reuters report spotlights record diesel prices squeezing South Dakota farmers during harvest, with fuel costs rising sharply versus last year. Community Forestry Grants: South Dakota DANR opened applications for the 2026 Community Forestry Grant program; communities, tribes, and nonprofits can apply with a match by Oct. 2. Healthcare Workforce Expansion: SDSU celebrated the opening of the Metro Center in Sioux Falls, adding a visible home for nursing and pharmacy training and simulation space.
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