Governor Funds Task Force for Future Resilience | Pierre News

Governor Larry Rhoden just poured half a million dollars from the Future Fund into his Resilience and Infrastructure Task Force — repurposing unemployment funds for economic growth. With new rules since July, the money now must be approved by the Office of Economic Development and is clearly earmarked for infrastructure projects. The task force, established last year as a policy think tank, focuses on long-term planning, cybersecurity, and building smarter systems to handle future threats — from natural disasters to digital attacks. This funding will boost communication tools, data mapping, and public-private partnerships to strengthen South Dakota’s economy. It’s part of a broader pattern: the governor has previously used this fund for industrial parks, teacher training, gunsmithing programs, and defense initiatives — all aimed at diversifying and fortifying the state’s economic future. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/fa8885df17bb7ff1