AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoUtility Costs: South Dakotans are organizing against MidAmerican Energy’s proposed 8.2% rate increase. The Public Utilities Commission has suspended the filing for 180 days; a petition signed by at least 25 customers can trigger a public hearing. Wind Investment: State officials authorized up to $6.1 million in tax rebates for a $750 million wind farm near Philip, planned to generate 333 megawatts and begin operating next year. Homebuying: A new state program launching Nov. 2 will offer qualifying first-time buyers down-payment loans worth 5% of their mortgage, forgiven after five years in the home. Up to 2,500 loans are available. Sioux Falls Growth: Smithfield plans to reapply for a permit for its proposed $1.3 billion pork plant, while city leaders weigh how to regulate data-center development. Tourism: Custer State Park is moving its concessions contract from Ramkota to national operator Xanterra as visitation continues to grow.
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