AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoLocal News & Community Health: A new study links weaker local news coverage to higher loneliness, with rural areas hit hardest—more low-news counties in a state track with more loneliness. Cybercrime & Business Costs: A commentary warns online scams act like a “hidden tax” on the digital economy, pushing up fraud-prevention costs for businesses and raising risks for consumers. Food Safety: The FDA upgraded an Alfredo sauce recall to its highest risk level (Class I) in 41 states, including South Dakota, tied to potential Salmonella contamination. Agriculture & Input Pressures: USDA reporting suggests weather and higher input costs may have shifted spring planting decisions in the Dakotas. Workforce & Reentry: South Dakota’s Department of Labor and Regulation invites employers to a June 18 online session on reentry hiring and second-chance workforce support. Local Government & Growth Planning: Yankton County is considering a data-center moratorium amid concerns about how projects are being routed through zoning rules. Public Services Funding: An EMS funding task force is set for its first meeting, aiming to address ambulance cost burdens on residents. Drought Response: SDSU Extension is running regional drought meetings across southern South Dakota with in-person and Zoom options.
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