AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoCannabis Businesses: South Dakota is among seven states whose qualifying medical marijuana dispensaries received federal registrations, bringing new oversight and potentially easing tax burdens for some operators. Manufacturing: Regional activity grew for a ninth straight month, with Creighton’s index at 56.1 in October; South Dakota still lost manufacturing jobs over the past year. Rural Housing: Employers in small towns have jobs to fill, but a shortage of suitable homes is making it harder to attract workers, a GROW South Dakota leader says. Energy Costs: Election-day races for governor and utility regulators put rising bills and rate decisions in focus for South Dakota voters. Consumer Protection: South Dakota will receive $2.6 million from a multistate settlement over GM’s sharing of drivers’ data. Workforce Training: Southeast Technical College can now use Pell Grants to support eligible prison welding and diesel-mechanic training, helping sustain skills programs as earlier funding runs out.
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