AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoDefense & Research Funding: The Senate Armed Services Committee advanced the fiscal year 2027 NDAA, including $43.7 million for South Dakota National Guard construction and authorizing B-21 Raider work tied to Ellsworth Air Force Base, plus funding for B-1B Lancers and university research. STEM Recognition: South Dakota State University mechanical engineering head Yucheng Liu is set to be inducted as a fellow of the American Society for Engineering Education. Underground Physics: Scientists will gather in Lead for the CETUP* workshop on dark matter and neutrinos at the Sanford Underground Research Facility, with public pub talks and trivia. Nanotech Commercialization: South Dakota Mines’ NanoGuard team is moving toward commercialization after completing the NSF I-Corps program. Health & Care in SD: Rapid City’s Walk to Defeat ALS drew families and supporters as local care options expand; and a local report highlights how eye rubbing can worsen keratoconus risk. Policy Watch: A House plan would cut SNAP by nearly $300 billion through 2034, with major impacts for low-income households. Local Business: Roy’zzz dispensary opened a new Watertown location as part of its I-29 expansion.
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