AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoConsumer Relief / Health Care: President Trump says the federal government will issue $500 “Obamacare” refunds to nearly 1 million people in 30 states, including South Dakota, tied to alleged overcharges from ACA exchange “user fees.” Predatory Lending / State AGs: South Dakota is among states in a $694 million multistate settlement with auto lender Credit Acceptance, requiring cash/debt relief and stronger consumer protections, including limits on dealer “packing” unwanted GAP/VSC products. Food Security: Feeding South Dakota is expanding mobile food distribution across all 66 counties via monthly drive-through pantries as hunger rates rise. Local Tax Policy: Yankton County approved a 0.25% sales tax starting July 1 to fund owner-occupied property tax relief. Business & Growth: South Dakota Trade named Rachael Weiland its new president/CEO; Midco launched Beyond Gig 3.0 and Wi‑Fi 7; Fareway broke ground on a new Brandon store. Elections: Absentee voting opens Friday for the Nov. 3 general election, with proof-of-citizenship requirements under the SAVE Act. Energy & Markets: Analysts warn gas and diesel prices could jump further; cattle futures fell ahead of USDA’s On Feed report.
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