AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoMedicaid Drug Pricing: President Trump says all 50 states (plus D.C. and Puerto Rico) will join “most-favored-nation” pricing for hundreds of brand-name drugs under Medicaid, with the White House projecting more than $64B in savings over 10 years—details on which drugs and final prices are still thin. South Dakota Consumer Relief: South Dakota is set to receive just under $105,000 from a multistate settlement with Credit Acceptance over alleged predatory auto-loan practices, with funds going into the state’s Consumer Protection Fund. Farm Economics: Record U.S. diesel prices are squeezing farmers during harvest, and South Dakota producers say fuel costs can double year over year, raising pressure on food prices. Local Infrastructure: Rapid City crews begin water line repairs near East Omaha Street and Lacrosse Street, closing a westbound lane through Sept. 28 with no expected water shutoffs. Agriculture & Land Use: Counties in South Dakota are debating proposed CAFOs, with residents in Edmunds and Tripp counties raising concerns about permitting, zoning, and impacts on water, roads, and air quality. Workforce & Courts: Rural Montana’s legal “deserts” are slowing court processes and leaving more people to file pro se as communities struggle to recruit lawyers—an issue with clear regional implications. Community Calendar: Vermillion’s Oktoberfest returns Sept. 26, and Rapid City’s Great Downtown Pumpkin Festival runs this weekend. Education Aid: South Dakota students are reminded that FAFSA opens Oct. 1, and early filing can help families access grants and work-study options.
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