AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoAuto Finance Accountability: South Dakota and other states are tied to a $694 million multistate settlement with Credit Acceptance over predatory car loans, including cash and debt relief plus new consumer-protection requirements aimed at stopping risky lending and dealer “packing” of unwanted add-ons. Energy & Transportation Costs: Analysts warn gas and diesel prices could jump again as disruptions ripple from Saudi Arabia’s East-West pipeline damage and ongoing oil infrastructure strikes—diesel is already hitting record levels, a direct hit to trucking and retail. Broadband Expansion: Midco rolled out Beyond Gig 3.0 and Wi‑Fi 7, adding a new 4 Gig x 1 Gig tier in eligible markets to boost speeds for streaming, gaming, and remote work. Local Retail Growth: Fareway broke ground on a new 21,000-square-foot Fareway Meat & Grocery store in Brandon, targeting completion in fall 2027 and adding jobs plus a full-service meat department. Agriculture Policy Watch: The Senate Ag Committee advanced the Agricultural Act of 2026 to conference, keeping dairy-focused provisions in play that matter to rural processors and producers. Public Safety: Sioux Falls reported a record DUI enforcement push tied partly to grant funding, with officials saying the trend shows no signs of slowing. Civic & Community: Yankton County approved a 0.25% sales tax starting July 1 to fund owner-occupied property tax relief, while Rapid City’s Humane Society is opening “Kitty City,” a new cat-focused shelter facility. Tech & Education: Students at South Dakota Mines are preparing a trebuchet for Pumpkin Chunkin’, showing hands-on engineering skills.
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