PIERRE, S.D.(SDBA)- A revived effort targeted at preventing drag shows from taking place on college campuses easily passed the House Tuesday afternoon. House Bill 1178, carried by Rep. Chris Karr of Sioux Falls, would prevent Board of Regents institutions from allowing for “obscene live conduct.” It’s in response to a string of drag shows that… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (SDBA) — Don’t spoof the ballot. The House passed a bill this afternoon (Tuesday) that would make it a crime to knowingly put out a false sample ballot as part of official campaign materials. HB1239 passed on a 59 to 8 vote. The bill makes a violation a Class 2 Misdemeanor, which is… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (SDBA) — Governments or nationals from six “bad actor” states would be prohibited from owning agricultural land in South Dakota under a measure passed by the House Tuesday. HB1231 passed 61 to 6. Before passage, however, Republican Rep. Scott Odenbach from Spearfish attempted to amend the bill. He said the existing foreign ownership… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Tuesday, the Joint Committee on Appropriations receive an update on SB70 that looks to make an appropriation for the replacement of the Richmond Lake dam and spillway. Commissioner of School & Public Lands, Brock Greenfield talks about about it. Greenfield talks about the dire situation at the dam. Greenfield remind the committee… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C.(HubCityRadio)- Congressman Dusty Johnson hosted a tele-town hall Monday night. Before fielding questions, Congressman Johnson updated what’s Congress is doing about the border crisis.  Johnson address the fentanyl coming in. Johnson disagrees with the bipartisan bill the U.S. Senate was working on addressing the border. Johnson is pushing his bill the Remain in Mexico… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – The Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce’s 19th annual Community Champions Awards luncheon was held on Tuesday, February 13th at the AmericInn by Wyndham. The awards, which recognize volunteer leaders and organizations within Aberdeen and from the surrounding region, were presented to the following: Woman of Spirit – Pat Tollefson George –… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (SDBA) — An attempt to re-litigate the nation’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic failed Tuesday in the House Health and Human Services Committee. On a 12 to 0 vote, the committee sent the 11-page HCR6012 to the 41st legislative day, thus killing it. Republican Rep. Aaron Aylward from Harrisburg sponsored the resolution. Chad… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Due to the President’s Day holiday on Monday February 19, 2024, City garbage pick-up will change. Residents who normally have their garbage picked up on Monday are asked to have their garbage out for pick-up by 8:00 AM, Tuesday.  Both Monday’s and Tuesday’s garbage will be picked up on Tuesday.  Recycling remaining… Read more »