AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoWorkforce & Education: Southeast Technical College broke ground on the James Abdnor Center for Advanced Manufacturing in Sioux Falls, a $18M project aimed at boosting skilled manufacturing training and adding capacity for 100+ more students each year. Local Government & Taxes: South Dakota’s new optional half-percent county sales tax is being pitched as property-tax relief, but critics say it shifts the burden onto renters and lower-income shoppers while owner-occupied homeowners get the direct break. Higher Ed Updates: Dakota Wesleyan University announced a new provost and multiple faculty promotions ahead of the school year. Cybersecurity: South Dakota rejected millions in federal cybersecurity grants and is funding a $7M-plus state effort as the AG reports 1,062 online security breaches over five years, including 127 so far in 2026. Nursing Training: Northern State University and Avera expanded their partnership with a new Avera Simulation Center to strengthen nursing education. Ballot Access Fight: A signature-gathering dispute tied to a shorter deadline continues through the courts after a judge ruled against the state’s law. Economy & Tourism: Sturgis Motorcycle Rally business impacts are still rolling in, with early bookings already underway for 2027.
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