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One of the top watchdogs within state government says years of chipping away at auditing authority, compounded with staff shortages, have made the state financially vulnerable to bad actors. South Dakota State Auditor Rich Sattgast's comments come in the wake of several high-profile investigations involving former state employees allegedly using their positions to carry out financial crimes.
The state Unified Judicial System warns the public about another jury duty scam. In this scam, people pose as law enforcement and falsely claim the victim has missed jury duty, owes fines, and faces being arrested if they don't pay.
The Legislative Rules Review Committee is approving an increased fee on medical marijuana registration certificates. In a 4-1 vote, the committee approved a nearly $4000 increase to the annual fee to hold a medical marijuana business license.
The USDA proposes a new rule that would clarify fair practices in the meat industry. The change would amend regulations to define unfair practices as conduct which harms the market and market participant.
Attorney General Marty Jackley is questioning online marketplace app Temu and its parent company, PDD Holdings, about business practices. In a letter, Jackley and 20 other Attorneys General ask the company to disclose whether it sells consumer data and if it employs slave labor.
Rapid City first responders have advocated for changes in the hours residents can purchase alcohol. However, an effort to make that adjustment has died in city council.
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