PIERRE, S.D. (KJJQ) – The House State Affairs Committee passes a resolution to take an increase in legislative terms to the voters of South Dakota. The measure would increase terms from the current two years to four years. The bill was also amended to increase legislative term limits from eight years to 12-years. Representative Mark… Read more »
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Democratic leaders continue to be frustrated by action on bills
PIERRE, S.D. (KCCR) – South Dakota Democratic leaders continue to express frustration with action on bills working their way through the 94th Legislative session. Senate Minority Leader Troy Heinert says too many bills are being killed and revived. https://dehayf5mhw1h7.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/238/2019/02/22144218/demosfeb25-1.mp3 Heinert believes the legislative system is being abused. https://dehayf5mhw1h7.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/238/2019/02/22144230/demosfeb25-2.mp3 Joining the leadership at their weekly press… Read more »
Many school districts would like previous legislation rolled back
YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – Most South Dakota school districts would like to see the lawmakers roll back some of their previous legislation. Yankton Superintendent Wayne Kindle says changes to the capital outlay tax levy forced them to change some planned projects. https://dehayf5mhw1h7.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/238/2019/02/22150234/Wayne-Kindle-221a.mp3 Kindle says the change will cost them some real money over the next… Read more »
Legislature hits stretch run
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – The South Dakota legislature hits the stretch run of the 2019 session this week starting with day 29 of the 40-day calendar. House Majority Leader Lee Qualm of Platte says they should be ready to move all of their bills out. https://dehayf5mhw1h7.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/238/2019/02/25072611/Lee-Qualm-225a.mp3 Senate Assistant Majority Leader Jim Bolin says he thinks […]
Representative not pleased after early learning advisory bill defeated
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – A bill to establish an early learning advisory council in South Dakota was defeated in the House State Affairs Committee last week. One of the prime sponsors, assistant House Minority Leader, Representative Erin Healy of Sioux Falls says there was a lot of misinformation presented during the hearing. https://dehayf5mhw1h7.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/238/2019/02/25075519/Erin-Healy-225a.mp3 Healy says… Read more »
Train derailment closes intersections in Milbank
MILBANK, S.D. (KXLG) — At least 20 Burlington Northern Santa Fe rail cars have derailed at Milbank forcing the closure of many intersections in the community. Milbank Police Chief Boyd VanVooren says the accident happened early this morning. https://dehayf5mhw1h7.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/238/2019/02/25144326/Milbank-RR-1.mp3 VanVooren says a massive cleanup will be needed following the accident because many cars spilled their grain… Read more »
Flood outlook released
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – The spring flood outlook for rivers and streams in northeast South Dakota, portions of central South Dakota, and portions of west central Minnesota has been released. Due to the wet conditions across the area late last summer into last fall, and the increasing snow pack over the last 6 to 8 weeks, the chances… Read more »
Lineup announced for Corn Palace Festival
MITCHELL, S.D. (Press Release) – The World’s Only Corn Palace is excited to announce the star-studded entertainment lineup for the 2019 Corn Palace Festival.