AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoBig Tech & Youth Mental Health: South Dakota will receive at least $52.6 million (up to $73.6 million) from Meta’s $17.1B multistate settlement over alleged addictive design on Facebook and Instagram, with required child-safety changes like nighttime access blocks and daily screen limits; the deal is pending federal judge approval. Veterans Health & Digital Care: A VA Deputy Secretary visited the Black Hills to address facility concerns and push a major Electronic Health Record rollout scheduled for May 2027, aiming to reduce repeated paperwork and improve access. Rural EMS Staffing Fix: South Dakota lawmakers discussed regionalization to strengthen struggling ambulance services by sharing recruitment, training, and administrative support. Food Safety Alert: Health officials continue to track a multi-state alfalfa sprout outbreak tied to E. coli and Salmonella, with recalls expanding as illnesses are reported. Community Health Support: Black Hills Energy announced $165,000 in firefighter safety grants across its service area, backing local emergency response capacity.
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