AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoImmigration & Labor: South Dakota employers in the Professional, Scientific and Technical Services sector filed 109 H-1B petitions in 2025, with a 96.3% approval rate—105 approved and 4 denied—per USCIS data. Energy Costs: A nonpartisan think tank projects South Dakota households could pay about $9,000 more for energy through 2040 as federal policy shifts increase demand for natural gas and gasoline. Healthcare & Competition: South Dakota Attorney General Brenna Bird is seeking court approval for a $400 million settlement with Sandoz over alleged generic drug overcharging and limiting competition, part of a broader multistate effort. Elections & Trade: In the race for South Dakota’s lone U.S. House seat, GOP AG Marty Jackley and Democrat Nikki Gronli clashed over Trump’s beef import approach and tariffs during a Sioux Falls debate. Retail & Local Economy: Hy-Vee will convert remaining Hy-Vee Dollar Fresh Market stores (including Vinton) to the main Hy-Vee brand next year, keeping stores open but expanding selection and departments. Regional Business Climate: The Mid-American Business Conditions Index shows manufacturing staying positive in September, even as overall job growth remains slow.
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