AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoCash App Settlement: South Dakota is set to receive about $410,000 from a $45 million multistate deal with Block, Inc., after the state AG said Cash App was marketed as safe like a bank while fraud protections lagged. Public Procurement Watch: Attorney General Marty Jackley issued an opinion saying South Dakota school districts can’t dodge competitive bidding/design-build rules for construction contracts $100,000+ by using cooperative purchasing. Drought & Fire Risk: The U.S. Drought Monitor shows 86% of South Dakota still abnormally dry to severe drought, and fire officials warn recent Black Hills green-up won’t erase soil dryness ahead of a heatwave. Data Centers & Local Planning: Clay County commissioners heard an informational presentation on data centers as they consider future rules, while Sioux County continues weighing impacts after a data center moratorium. Energy & Infrastructure: NorthWestern Energy was named among America’s Greatest Workplaces 2026, and SDDOT opened Transportation Alternatives funding letters of intent for 2027 projects. Ag & Water: Drought and heat are stressing livestock and crops, and warmer conditions raise concern for toxic algae blooms in the Black Hills. Engineering & Growth: RESPEC’s Somerset engineering firm move into South Dakota signals continued regional engineering expansion.
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