AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoRoblox Settlement: South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announced a $15 million, four-year settlement with Roblox to strengthen online child protections, including mandatory age verification for chat access and funding for the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, a public safety PSA campaign, and after-school programs. Energy & Utilities: South Dakota regulators unanimously approved the Black Hills Energy–NorthWestern Energy merger, creating Bright Horizon Energy, with customer protections and labor-related settlements and a commitment to keep headquarters in Rapid City. Sioux Falls Transition: Mayor-elect Christine Erickson is building her transition team after a recount decided the race by four votes, setting up early priorities for the city’s next term. Local Governance: Rapid City council leadership named committee chairs for the coming year, including Lindsey Seachris for Public Works and Greg Strommen for Legal and Finance. State Finances: Gov. Larry Rhoden reported the state’s fiscal year 2026 surplus grew to $69 million, boosting reserves to $325 million. Education & Tech: Dakota Wesleyan University launched a campus-wide AI initiative, giving more than 1,000 students and staff access to BoodleBox. Business & Markets: CNBC ranked Wisconsin 22nd for business in its annual state analysis, with South Dakota not featured in the provided ranking details.
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