AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoConsumer Protection: South Dakota will receive $410,964.38 from a $45 million multistate settlement with Block, Inc. over Cash App fraud protections and misleading safety claims, with the state’s share routed through the AG’s Consumer Protection Division. Energy & Manufacturing: South Dakota’s first solar-powered manufacturing plant opened in Tea, where Gruen-Wald Engineered Laminates installed three rooftop solar systems expected to generate 592 megawatt-hours annually and cut operating costs. Ag Risk Management: USDA expanded crop insurance options for forage producers in select counties, replacing APH coverage with new Yield Protection and Revenue Protection plans starting with the 2027 crop year. Broadband Buildout: Bluepeak hit 500,000 fiber passings across its multi-state footprint, including South Dakota, highlighting continued private investment in rural connectivity. Defense Jobs: The South Dakota Board of Economic Development approved a $2.4 million sales tax rebate to support AMTEC Corp’s Clear Lake expansion, tied to a new medium-caliber ammunition production and test facility. Public Safety Tech Policy: South Dakota AG Marty Jackley joined a coalition urging the FCC to strengthen rules that would limit scammers’ access to legitimate phone numbers, targeting the next wave of robocall scams. Local Economy & Community: Rapid City’s 4th of July Birthday Bash drew visitors from 47 states and five countries, with city and visitor-center leaders citing strong tourism and media exposure.
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