AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoCybersecurity in Utilities: CISA says it saw malicious activity targeting 100+ internet-exposed water and wastewater systems in July, often hitting programmable logic controllers tied to cellular modems—South Dakota is among the named states. Public Safety Funding: South Dakota and Nebraska volunteer fire departments received $10,000 State Farm Good Neighbor grants for protective gear, EMS tools, communications, and rescue equipment. Local Infrastructure: The South Dakota Transportation Commission approved $3.5M for 40 local bridge projects and also backed rural bridge design and planning grants. Tech & Jobs: Amazon’s new Sioux Falls delivery station is now operating, with capacity scaling for peak season. Scam Warning: A BBB study finds scammers increasingly use AI, social media, and internet phone services to automate fraud—South Dakotans are urged to use spam filters and voicemail for unknown numbers. STEM/Community Learning: South Dakota Mines is hosting a “Philosophy in the Park” discussion on how communities steward shared resources. Youth Online Safety: 22 state AGs are challenging taxpayer funding of the National Academies’ climate review, while separate reporting highlights major Meta child-safety settlements rolling out across states.
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