AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 minutes agoMaternal Health Support: A new $10,000 supplemental grant backs South Dakota’s Respectful Maternity Care Toolkit work, with plans to pilot story-based bibliotherapy for new mothers. School Nutrition Push: USDA announced a $125 million “Harvest to Hallways” initiative to upgrade school cafeterias and boost nutrient-dense, local food—plus South Dakota Farm to School grants totaling $99,487 for four districts. Rural EMS Fixes: State health officials told lawmakers that regionalizing ambulance services could ease staffing and billing burdens, strengthening the EMS workforce. Medicaid Fraud Accountability: A Pierre woman was sentenced to a 10-year suspended prison term and ordered to pay $500,000 in restitution after defrauding South Dakota Medicaid of more than $588,000. Cost Pressures: Black Hills Energy customers could see a $45 monthly increase if a surcharge tied to the Lange II plant is approved. Food Safety Alert: Alfalfa sprouts remain linked to a multi-state E. coli and Salmonella outbreak, with recalls expanding as illnesses are reported. Teen Driver Safety: WalletHub ranks South Dakota 43rd for teen drivers, placing it among the eight worst states.
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