AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoApproval Ratings & Beef Politics: Polling shows President Donald Trump’s net approval slipping in 10 major beef states, including South Dakota, as he tries to balance lower grocery prices with protecting cattle producers amid beef import quota changes. State Elections & Administration: South Dakota’s Secretary of State office is moving and redesigning its website, but a ballot-question page revamp is drawing criticism for making voter info harder to find. Cost Pressures for Businesses: Sioux Falls Metro Economic Briefing highlights executives warning tariffs, AI demand, high interest rates, and labor tightness are already hitting input costs. Local Housing Snapshot: Zillow reports Spink County typical home value up 10.2% to $174,248 (Aug. 2026), with other counties also seeing double-digit gains. Fuel Watch: GasBuddy data finds pockets of lower prices across the state, including $3.87 regular in Hutchinson County and $5.21 diesel in Charles Mix County (week ending Sept. 19). Workforce & Immigration: South Dakota employers filed 2 H-1B petitions in 2025 in the Other Services (except Public Administration) category, with a 50% approval rate. Education & Training: MDS Manufacturing marks 50 years in Parkston, underscoring long-term South Dakota manufacturing staying power.
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