AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoHoliday & Heat Safety: Independence Day festivities kick off Friday with President Trump heading to Mount Rushmore, plus a Times Square ball drop at midnight, while extreme heat forces changes and prompts hydration and cooling-break warnings nationwide. Consumer Protection: South Dakota AG Marty Jackley is warning homeowners to avoid storm-repair scams after recent severe weather, urging written quotes, checking sales tax licenses, avoiding full upfront payments, and verifying suppliers before final pay. State Finance/Tax Systems: A state audit says the 605Drive vehicle title/registration system charged incorrect tax amounts in some transactions, with refunds and additional errors identified during the transition to the new system. Local Infrastructure & Traffic: Pierre is installing an overheight detection (“clanker”) system on both sides of the train bridge viaduct, with detours planned during testing. Energy & Data Centers: Drought and above-normal temperatures are stressing South Dakota’s power grid as a new Rapid City data center project moves forward. Tourism & Branding: Travel South Dakota won Telly Awards for “Into the Roundup” and “Unexpected South Dakota,” highlighting the state’s bison, heritage, and Mount Rushmore-area experiences.
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