AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoEnergy Merger: Montana regulators approved the $15.4 billion NorthWestern Energy–Black Hills Corp. deal, clearing its final state hurdle. The combined company would serve 2.1 million customers across eight states, including South Dakota; regulators say the merger itself won’t raise rates. South Dakota Business: Mitchell-based Trail King is expanding its trailer lineup, including three new automatic-steering models, as it develops custom hauling solutions for construction, agriculture and other industries. State Leadership: South Dakota Republicans chose business-focused leaders for the Legislature, while Gov. Larry Rhoden reappointed Bill Even to lead economic development and Jim Hagen to head tourism. Workforce: USCIS recorded 14 approved H-2B workers for South Dakota agriculture employers through June 30, all decisions reported for the sector in the partial fiscal year.
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