AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoGubernatorial Runoff Watch: South Dakota’s first-ever required GOP governor runoff is set for July 28 between Gov. Larry Rhoden and Toby Doeden after the June 2 primary left both below the 35% threshold—making the race more unpredictable as negative ads ramp up and full campaign finance details won’t be public until after the vote. Local Transportation Planning: SDDOT will host public open houses Aug. 3 for master transportation plan preliminary recommendations in Ethan and Dimock, with one-on-one discussions and written comments accepted through Aug. 17. Broadband Expansion: Bluepeak is speeding up fiber growth using Harmonic’s cOS platform and SeaStar optical node to extend multi-gigabit service into lower-density MDUs across its multi-state footprint. Ag & Markets: Grain prices are being driven by war, weather, and trade, while a South Dakota Farm Bureau NextGen Beef Tour brings young producers together Aug. 21-22 near Mitchell. Public Finance & Housing: Codington County approved a half-percent sales tax option to cut homeowners’ property taxes, and Zillow research says empty lots for sale could reduce the national housing shortage by more than 6% if homes get built. Health & Safety: CDC reports West Nile virus cases are running far ahead of the usual pace this early in the season, with deaths already confirmed in Arizona. Business & Tech: Sioux Falls-based Pathward Financial missed earnings expectations in its fiscal Q3 results, while a new Bitcoin Security Consortium announced $15 million in pledges to support long-term network security.
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