PIERRE, S.D.(Argus Leader)- As the number of COVID-19 cases among lawmakers grows, the entire body of the South Dakota House of Representatives is considered a close contact. And all of its members have been given the green light to conduct their state business using remote-technology going forward. South Dakota House Speaker Spencer Gosch, R-Mobridge, alerted… Read more »
News Year: 2021
Area Lawmakers offer their take on the marijuana debate
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Dakota Broadcasting)- Marijuana was a hot topic at this weekend’s legislative cracker barrel. Three lawmakers showed up to give an update on what they are working on in Pierre and take questions from constituents. The three that were in attendance included District One Rep. Democrat Jennifer Keintz, District Three Rep. Republican Carl Perry and… Read more »
SD Dept of Health reported no new death due to COVID-19 today
PIERRE, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported no new COVID-related deaths, while active cases up slightly, hospitalizations down slightly, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health today. The death remains at 1,844. The state had 61 new confirmed cases and 42 recoveries, increasing active infections to 2,092. Those hospitalized in connection… Read more »
SD House Minority Leader call for mask mandate for SD House
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- At least six South Dakota lawmakers have now tested positive for Covid-19 in the past week. The Senate has mandated face masks on their side while the House has not. House Minority Leader Jamie Smith of Sioux Falls says he gave a letter to House Speaker Spencer Gosch asking that the House also… Read more »
Watertown legislature reveals she tested positive for COVID-19
WATERTOWN, S.D.(AlphaMedia)–Covid-19 has crept its way into the South Dakota Capitol. Six of the state’s 70 House members have tested positive for the virus recently. Republican Representative Nancy York of Watertown is among them. She got the news in the form of a phone call while driving home from Pierre Thursday. How she contracted the… Read more »
SD Dept of Health added 6 COVID-19 deaths, active cases drops while hospitalization went up
PIERRE, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 6 new COVID-related deaths(including 2 in Brown County), while active cases decreases, hospitalizations increases, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health today. The death toll now at 1,844. The state had 110 new confirmed cases and 150 recoveries, decreasing active infections to 2,073. Those… Read more »
Senate votes to acquit Trump in historic impeachment trial
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate has acquitted Donald Trump of inciting the horrific attack on the U.S. Capitol, concluding a historic impeachment trial. That trial exposed the fragility of America’s democratic traditions and left a divided nation to come to terms with the violence sparked by his defeated presidency. The vote was 57-43, short of… Read more »
SD Dept of Health added 7 COVID-19 related deaths, active cases & hospitalization continues to decline
PIERRE, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 7 new COVID-related deaths(including 1 in Brown County), while active cases and hospitalizations decreases, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health today. The death toll now at 1,838. The state had 137 new confirmed cases and 191 recoveries, decreasing active infections to 2,119. Those… Read more »
SD Senate introduced bill to delay implementation of medicinal marijuana
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)-There was a lot of talk about marijuana in Pierre this week. The challenge to Amendment “A”, legalizing recreational marijuana was upheld by a circuit judge and legislation was introduced delaying the implementation of medicinal marijuana under “IM26.” Governor Kristi Noem says there are lots of details to work through. Noem says there are… Read more »
SD Dept of Health added 2 COVID-19 related deaths, active cases and hospitalization decreases
PIERRE, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 2 new COVID-related deaths, while active cases and hospitalizations decreases, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health today. The death toll now at 1,831. The state had 209 new confirmed cases and 236 recoveries, increasing active infections to 2,180. Those hospitalized in connection with… Read more »