PIERRE, S.D. (SDBA) — In limited circumstances, a petition signer could remove their signature from a petition for an initiated measure, referendum, or constitutional amendment. HB1244 passed the House on a 59 to 9 vote. It received a two-thirds vote, necessary as the bill carries an emergency clause and goes into effect upon the governor’s signature… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- I am thrilled to announce my candidacy for the Aberdeen City Council. As a lifelong resident of this vibrant city, my commitment to our community is unwavering. My decision to run is fueled by a desire to ensure Aberdeen continues to grow and develop in a fiscally responsible way. With my wife,… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (SDBA) — Should the state of South Dakota provide $8 million to LifeScape, a non-profit organization that helps and houses children and adults with disabilities? The organization, which started life in 1952 as the Crippled Children’s Hospital in Sioux Falls, requires a new facility. They have asked the state to help fund that… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (SDBA) — The South Dakota Department of Education wants South Dakota hooked on phonics. That was the message from department Sec. Joe Graves Tuesday before the Joint Appropriations Committee. Graves said the move away from learning to read by phonics and toward “whole language” has caused a significant decrease in literacy and reading… Read more »

CLARK, S.D.(Press Release} Clark Police Department is requesting the public check any video surveillance equipment from the timeframe of 4:30 a.m. to 6:30 a.m. It is being reported that eight vehicles were broken into Monday morning, and one vehicle was even stolen. The vehicle was recovered nearby, but firearms reported stolen are still missing. If… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Brown County Commission held their weekly meeting on Tuesday.  Here’s some highlights of what took place. The Brown County Commission approved liquor licenses for the Brown County Fair Foundation for their upcoming events in March.  This will be used for the Hall of Fame banquet on March 23rd & the Tracy Byrd… Read more »

OMAHA, N.E.(KELO)- Farmland prices are on a long-term bull run, and observers wonder how long it can last. Creighton University tracks that trend…which has been on the rise for more than four years. Economist Dr. Ernie Goss says so far, farmers are still aggressively buying land. Goss believes the trend may slow, but should continue… Read more »

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KWAT)–This will be an important week for the future of a proposed carbon sequestration pipeline in South Dakota. The Summit Carbon Solutions pipeline would capture CO2 emissions from dozens of ethanol plants in the midwest, and transport it through a pipeline to south central North Dakota, where it would be buried deep underground. Senate… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (SDBA) — Workflow is moving efficiently through the legislative process, and Republican legislators are having a good relationship with Gov. Kristi Noem this session. That’s according to Republican House Majority Leader Will Mortenson from Fort Pierre. Mortenson said the Republican leadership consults with Noem and her team “quite often.” He says it’s been… Read more »