AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoData Centers & Local Control: Rapid City is pushing back on an EPA proposal that would reduce public input for air permits tied to data centers, as local leaders warn about water, sewer, electric load, and community impacts. Energy Costs: AAA says Labor Day gasoline and diesel prices are at record highs tied to the Iran conflict, with diesel averaging $5.85 a gallon. Black Hills Research: The LZ dark matter experiment at Sanford Underground Research Facility reported an unusual underground particle interaction that doesn’t match known physics, though researchers stop short of calling it a discovery. Ag Health: Anthrax was confirmed in a Meade County cattle herd; the Animal Industry Board quarantined the operation and says vaccination is effective. SNAP Rules: South Dakota moved forward with a SNAP waiver to exclude soft drinks, but retailers warn enforcement will be messy. Ranch & Land Value: SDSU Extension says South Dakota pastureland values rose 15.9% in 2026 amid strong cattle prices and limited land. Ethics & Lobbying: A report says a Senate aide for Mike Rounds worked as a lobbyist for Meta and other clients, raising conflict-of-interest questions.
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