AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoMeta Settlement Impact: South Dakota is set to receive at least $52 million from Meta’s landmark $17.1 billion multistate child-safety settlement, with the deal requiring new protections for Instagram and Facebook such as nighttime feed blocks, school-hour time limits, and restricted notifications. Utility Costs: Black Hills Energy is seeking approval for a possible $45 monthly increase for residential customers tied to recouping construction costs for its Lange Two electric plant, plus a separate general rate increase request. Data Center Politics: Lincoln County commissioners rejected a proposed data center moratorium for the second time this year, but agreed to revisit the issue in late October after a heated joint meeting with Sioux Falls officials. Legislative Pay: A South Dakota lawmakers’ committee endorsed budget increases for the Legislative Research Council to cover expected higher legislator salaries and per diem for the 2027 and 2028 sessions. Business Pressure: A Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis survey says regional businesses, including in South Dakota, are struggling with rising costs and are often forced to absorb them rather than pass them on. Education & Workforce: Mitchell Technical College earned a top national WalletHub ranking, placing 4th among community colleges and highlighting strong graduation and retention outcomes. Agriculture Watch: Northern Plains spring wheat harvest is progressing quickly, with early quality tests pointing to strong protein and milling characteristics.
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