The governor awards money from the fund at his discretion, although a state law that took effect July 1 places new restrictions on the fund, including a more detailed description of acceptable uses and a requirement that awards must be recommended by the Governor’s Office of Economic Development. A news release from Rhoden’s office said the money will “equip the task force to build effective communication tools for citizens, gather resources to collect and integrate geographic information system (GIS) data that will enhance statewide infrastructure planning, and work with industry and academic partners to strengthen South Dakota’s resilience efforts.” Rhoden’s other recent Future Fund awards have benefited industrial and business parks in Rapid City and Mitchell, a program helping…