AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoTexas Politics Shock: Four-term Sen. John Cornyn lost his GOP primary to Attorney General Ken Paxton in a MAGA-fueled upset that ended a decades-long career and followed Trump’s late endorsement swing. South Dakota Elections: In the run-up to the June 2 primary, Dusty Johnson is pushing turnout, while South Dakota Searchlight previews show Rounds leading for U.S. Senate and Jackley holding a strong edge in the U.S. House GOP race. Voting Rules Tension: South Dakota “snowbirds” say poll workers switched them to federal-only ballots without telling them to prove residency under the state’s mail-forwarding rules. Rail & Consumer Protection: Six state attorneys general urged the Surface Transportation Board to reject the UP–Norfolk Southern merger as incomplete. Local Development: Yankton is seeking a FEMA-backed BRIC grant for flood-risk property buyouts along Marne Creek. Outdoor & Business: GFP is taking proposals for a Snake Creek Recreation Area marina/restaurant operator, due June 26. Ag Watch: Farmers are on alert for emerging pest threats, including corn earworm resistance and soybean gall midge.
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