PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- While mortgage lending has slowed across the state due to rising interest rates, a state program may provide a kick. South Dakota Bankers Association President Karl Adam says the two hundred million dollar housing bill passed by the legislature will make a difference. Adam says the funding will help with housing developments across… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The South Dakota House passed HB1133 dealing with the issue of the definition of a commodity for the purpose of eminent domain. The bill’s prime sponsor, Representative Karla Lems of Canton talks about what the bill is about. District 22 Representative Roger Chase of Huron explains that CO2 is a commodity. District 23… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(KJJQ)- The House Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee of the South Dakota Legislature passes a bill Thursday designed to start closing a loophole in the foreign ownership of ag land. Currently, state law prohibits ownership of more than 160 acres of ag land. House Majority Leader Will Mortenson of Pierre says it does not… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – Northern State University Bands will present “American Soundscapes” at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 9, in the Johnson Fine Arts Center Jewett Theater. The concert will feature performances by the Symphonic Band, directed by Dr. Audrey Miller; Percussion Ensemble, directed by Dr. Terry Beckler; Low Brass Ensemble, directed by Dr. Travis Netzer;… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- A bill that would prohibit certain medical and surgical interventions on  minor patients, dealing with gender issues, was passed by the South Dakota Senate Health and Human Services Committee. Bill Sponsor, Senator Al Novstrup (nor-strup) of Aberdeen told the committee its about protecting children. Justin Bell, a lobbyist for the state Medical Association,… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C.(HubCityRadio)- President Joe Biden delivered the yearly State of the Union Address on Tuesday night.  Senator Rounds offer his thought on some of the topics the President discussed. Senator Rounds gave his overall impression on the speech itself. President Biden attempted to offer solutions to address the issue with the southern border.  Senator Rounds… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (SDBA) — A House committee this Wednesday recommends passage of a Noem Administration-backed proposal that would change how the state pays state employees for family leave. It would also set up a means for other governments and private businesses to participate in the paid family leave program. Rachel Oglesby, an advisor to Gov.… Read more »

STURGIS, S.D.(KBHB) – The city of Sturgis began discussions this week on the possible creation of a new City of Sturgis Motorcycle Rally Ordinance. City Manager Daniel Ainslie says the purpose of this proposed title is twofold. Ainslie says first, it would consolidate all of the various portions of the City Ordinances into a singular… Read more »

WALL, S.D.(WNAX)- Rural electric cooperatives across the state are seeing rapidly rising demands for power. Dick Johnson, manager of West River Electric Association based in Wall, says they are expecting rapid growth in and around Ellsworth Airforce Base. Johnson says they have seen record power demand in the past year. Johnson says they are seeing… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The expansion project of Lewis & Clark Behavioral Health, based in Yankton is still underway. Executive Director Tom Stanage says they are working through lots of details. Stanage says they want to consolidate all their services at one location. Stanage says there is a growing need for mental health services. The plan is… Read more »