AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoBallot Access Fight: A federal appeals court upheld a ruling blocking South Dakota’s GOP-backed move to cut the petition deadline for ballot questions from May to February, and Attorney General Jackley says the state will ask the full 8th Circuit to review. Rural Health & Youth Mental Health: Sanford Health expanded on-site mental health support for Chamberlain-area adolescents, adding structured therapy sessions at the school to reduce barriers for ages 12–18. Hospital Quality Check: Sanford Sheldon Medical Center in Iowa earned a “deficiency-free” critical access hospital survey from Iowa’s DIAL. Heat’s Health Toll on Livestock: South Dakota cattle producers are still coping with “gut-wrenching” losses after July’s extreme heat and humidity drove widespread heat stress deaths. Public Safety for Riders: Custer Volunteer Fire Department is urging riders and hikers to use Adventure Alert Cards so emergency crews can quickly find medical info. Sturgis Crash Stats: The latest Sturgis Rally tally reports 3 deaths and 21 injury crashes in a 24-hour period, with dozens of DUI and drug arrests. Skin Cancer Awareness Gap: A South Dakota survey of American Indian/Alaska Native adults found low sunscreen use and major misunderstandings about melanoma risk. Medicaid Spending Signals: Chamberlain Medicaid durable medical equipment claims rose to $10,359 in 2024, up nearly 30% from 2023. Food Safety Recall: USDA recalled 29,628 pounds of raw beef products distributed in Florida and Texas due to import reinspection concerns.
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