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News from February 2025

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Small business optimism index drops amid rising uncertainty

By Rushmore State News | Feb 11, 2025

The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index experienced a decline of 2.3 points in January, reaching 102.8, marking the third consecutive month above the long-term average of 98 over 51 years.

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Public invited to discuss future plans for Brookings area transportation

By Rushmore State News | Feb 10, 2025

The South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT), in partnership with the City of Brookings, is organizing a public meeting open house to discuss the development of a long-range transportation plan for the Brookings area.

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Analysis: South Dakota among 25 states that ban boys from playing girls’ high school sports

By Rushmore State News | Feb 6, 2025

As President Biden revealed new rules regarding Title IX protections in April of 2024, which redefined “sex” to include “gender-identity,” an analysis by Rushmore State News shows that South Dakota is one of 25 states that ban boys from playing in girls’ high school sports.

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South Dakota experiences lower inflation rate than national average as of December 2024

By Rushmore State News | Feb 5, 2025

As of December 2024, South Dakota experienced a 20.7% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 20.7% increase.

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South Dakota DOT announces meeting for highway reconstruction in Pine Ridge

By Rushmore State News | Feb 5, 2025

The South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) has announced an informational meeting to discuss the reconstruction project of U.S. Highway 18 and S.D. Highway 407 in Pine Ridge.

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South Dakota allocates nearly $19 million for water infrastructure projects

By Rushmore State News | Feb 3, 2025

The South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources (DANR) has announced the approval of nearly $19 million in low-interest loans for drinking water and wastewater projects across the state.