AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoConsumer Protection Crackdown: South Dakota is set to receive $410,964.38 from a $45 million multistate settlement with Block, Inc. over Cash App’s alleged misleading claims about fraud safety and weak fraud protections; the money will fund future consumer protection work. Federal Robocall Push: South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley joined a coalition urging the FCC to tighten rules so scammers can’t buy access to legitimate phone numbers used for illegal robocalls and texts. Defense Manufacturing Incentive: The South Dakota Board of Economic Development approved a $2.4 million sales tax rebate for AMTEC Corp’s Clear Lake expansion, including a new medium-caliber ammunition production and test facility tied to a reported $90 million investment. Ag Risk Management: USDA’s Risk Management Agency will expand crop insurance options for forage producers in South Dakota starting with the 2027 crop year, replacing Actual Production History coverage in selected counties. Precision Fertilizer Research: South Dakota Mines researchers are developing drone- and sensor-based tools to help farmers apply fertilizer more precisely, aiming to cut costs and reduce fertilizer use. Local Business Launches: Aberdeen’s Northern Innovation and Startup Center-backed pitch competition crowned CR8 Soda with a $10,000 prize, while Watertown welcomed 4B Travel Agency, a family-run travel planning business. Infrastructure & Traffic: SDDOT will hold a public open house on July 28 for Highway 25 work near Scotland, and Sioux Falls road projects are set to affect traffic this week.
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