AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoUranium Permit Stalls in Black Hills: A state board adjourned an exploratory uranium drilling hearing “until further notice” after a private legal session, just as project opponent Elizabeth Lone Eagle filed a federal lawsuit alleging due-process violations—while concerns remain about petroglyphs, Lakota ceremonies, and groundwater. Tuition Up at Public Universities: The South Dakota Board of Regents approved a 2.4% in-person tuition increase systemwide for 2026-27, with South Dakota Mines rising 5%, citing staff pay and technology costs. Election Fight Heats Up: In Washington, Trump is pushing the stalled SAVE America Act again, demanding proof-of-citizenship and photo ID, as Democrats and voting-rights groups warn of last-minute chaos. Local Business & Growth: Sioux Falls mayoral candidate Christine Erickson got a $100,000 boost from a business-backed PAC; and Rapid City hosted a “Lunch and Learn” on tourism and housing impacts. Food Safety Win: Kwik Trip earned the 2026 Black Pearl Award for corporate excellence in food protection.
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