AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoSDSU Swine Expansion: South Dakota State University celebrated a $1.8 million expansion to its Swine Education and Research Facility, boosting wean-to-finish capacity by 50% to 1,800 head and adding more nursery and finishing trials. Energy & Grid Debate: A Brookings County resident question-and-answer piece challenges what locals actually get from a proposed 765-kV transmission line, arguing the power won’t be used locally while data centers and renewables may benefit. Health Costs in the Spotlight: The White House says nearly 1 million Americans in 30 states will get $500 Obamacare refunds starting in October, tied to alleged “user fee” overcharges. State Policy Watch: South Dakota’s habitat license plates may not deliver habitat funding as intended because the state uses a two-step process—plates first, then separate decal donations. Local Politics & Culture: Rep. Dusty Johnson highlighted naturalization and energy priorities at local events, while a South Dakota lawmaker’s social media posts drew criticism for comments about women and victims.
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