AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoSNAP Fallout: A ProPublica analysis says Trump’s SNAP changes have cut off at least 776,000 children from benefits, with 46% of the people who lost coverage in age-tracked states being kids. Mining & Critical Minerals: Canadian firm Lion Rock Resources is pitching “transparent” small-scale quarry operations in Lawrence County, while Kristi Noem has joined B.C. mineral explorer NovaRed Mining as a strategic adviser. Defense & Construction Jobs: Sen. Mike Rounds’ office says South Dakota priorities are included in the Senate Armed Services Committee’s 2027 NDAA, including National Guard construction funding in Sioux Falls and Sturgis and support for B-21 work at Ellsworth AFB. Ag & Livestock: SDSU’s Agricultural Experiment Station field days are set statewide, and R-CALF USA’s Rapid City convention is pushing screwworm response, country-of-origin labeling, and opposition to electronic ID ear tags. Workforce & Training: South Dakota students represented the state at SkillsUSA’s national conference, and a wind-energy jobs piece highlights technical college pipelines into high-paying roles. Infrastructure & Local Economy: Minnehaha County approved extra highway work after a bid came in under budget, and chip seal projects are set to begin on U.S. Highway 212 in western South Dakota. Energy & Housing: USDA is funding new screwworm-fighting efforts, and Fall River Health Services is investing in employee housing near its Hot Springs campus.
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