PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota legislature signed off on a seven point four-billion-dollar state budget and then adjourned the main run of the 2023 session. Joint Committee on Appropriations Chair, Senator Jean Hunhoff of Yankton told Senators that it’s a good bill. Hunhoff says they singled out Medicaid providers for an extra increase. Hunhoff says… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem has vetoed HB1193, the revision of the uniform commercial code. In her letter she said “HB 1193 adopts a definition of ‘money’ to specifically exclude cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, as well as other digital assets. At the same time, these UCC revisions include Central Bank Digital Currencies as money.”… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- Former state lawmaker and Secretary of State Shantel Krebs has been named the interim leader of Avera St. Mary’s hospital in Pierre. Avera Health Director of Media Relations Cale Feller confirmed that Krebs has been appointed to lead St. Mary’s on an interim basis as Dr. Mikel Holland is on a medical leave. … Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – On Thursday, Governor Kristi Noem VETOED House Bill 1193, which would infringe upon Freedom in digital currency. You can find Governor Noem’s VETO letter here. “HB 1193 adopts a definition of ‘money’ to specifically exclude cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, as well as other digital assets. At the same time, these UCC revisions… Read more »

Washington, D.C.(Press Release) – On Tuesday, U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) will hold a ribbon cutting for his new Aberdeen district office location. Members of the public are welcome to attend the ribbon cutting. Earlier in the day, Johnson will visit with high school and middle school students at Miller School. What:   Miller School Visit… Read more »

BROOKINGS, S.D.(KJJQ)- Missouri River Energy Services is planning a solar power facility at Brookings. They have acquired 80-acres south of the Brookings Regional Landfill for a five megawatt project. Joni Livinston is Vice President of Member Services and Communications for M-R-E-S. Nick Fanning is a resource engineer with M-R-E-S. Fanning says the project will connect… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- As action on the floor of the South Dakota legislature winds down, committee discussion has turned to possible summer studies. Senator Randy Deibert of Spearfish brought an idea to study county government finances to the Senate Local Government Committee. Deibert used his home of Lawrence County as an example of services that are… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(WNAX)- The new Chair of the South Dakota Democratic Party will focus on a couple of priorities this year. Jennifer Slaight-Hansen of Aberdeen says they need to increase their voter registration numbers. Slaight-Hansen says democrats will respond to the needs of young voters. Slaight-Hansen says she will also work on recruiting candidates, especially for… Read more »

COLMAN, S.D.(WNAX)- Customers of Sioux Valley Energy based in Colman will be able to have the option of buying solar produced electricity. Vice President of Operations Ted Smith says they plan to add that on this spring and summer. Smith says the solar panels will be built near their headquarters. Smith says it could be… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (SDBA) – Without much controversy, the South Dakota Legislature finished the people’s business early this Thursday, passing a nearly $8 billion state government funding bill. In a session that occasionally found itself embroiled over some members’ actions and words, the 37th Legislative Day ended with leaders from both parties speaking civilly–and glowingly–about the process… Read more »