AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoLocal Tech Policy: Pierre City Commissioners heard a proposal to regulate personal electronic vehicles like e-bikes, aiming to protect people on shared sidewalks and multi-use trails as speeds rise. Public Health: CDC reported a measles surge, with 3,471 cases nationwide as of Sept. 17, and South Dakota’s own school community is watching respiratory season closely. Agriculture & Biosecurity: South Dakota confirmed its first anthrax case of the year in Meade County cattle after animals were moved between pastures; officials stress vaccination in known-risk areas. Education Planning: Meade School District will host three public meetings in October on whether to switch to a four-day school week. Research & Health: SDSU is recruiting for the StrengthenHER study, a 16-week virtual strength-and-nutrition program for women ages 50–75. Energy & Environment: EPA awarded nearly $3M in wetland program development grants across the region, including funding for the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe and South Dakota agencies. Transportation & STEM Infrastructure: Pierre Regional Airport logged 1,599 enplanements in August, up 36.4% year over year, supporting its Essential Air Service outlook. Science Spotlight: The LZ dark matter detector in a South Dakota gold mine reported a first potential interaction signal, though researchers stress it’s only one event.
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