AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoHemp Policy Push: South Dakota Attorney General Tim Griffin is leading a bipartisan letter urging Congress to preserve the 2025 federal hemp reforms and block moves that would reopen loopholes tied to intoxicating hemp products. Healthcare Watch: CMS quality ratings show two South Dakota hospitals—Avera St. Mary’s (Pierre) and Huron Regional Medical Center—landed at 2 stars in 2026, while five facilities earned 5-star marks. State Settlement: South Dakota is set to receive $996,862.80 from a Sandoz settlement over alleged drug price-fixing, with about $150,000 earmarked for Medicaid and the rest going to a state antitrust revenue fund. Water Planning: Rapid City officials say the Pactola/Rapid Creek watershed could supply water for nearly a century if restrictions are followed and releases are managed properly. Food Safety Recall: Walmart recalled Bettergoods pistachio nut butter in 19 states, including South Dakota, after salmonella was detected in a specific lot; no illnesses reported.
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