PIERRE, S.D. (SDBA) — The Senate Commerce and Energy Committee passed a bill, SB39, with an 8 to 1 vote, prohibiting homeowner associations (HOAs) from banning firearms and ammunition. The bill, sponsored by Republican Sen. Michael Rohl, aims to prevent severe penalties imposed by HOAs on gun ownership, which can include fines and foreclosure. The… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(KJJQ)- South Dakota lawmakers will be asked to add a judge to the circuit that covers Sioux Falls. State Court Administrator Greg Satizahn provided an update Tuesday morning for the Senate Judiciary Committee. He says they need another judge in the Second circuit. Satizahn says indigent legal services is a key topic this session.… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(KELO)- South Dakota’s proposed budget for next year is nearly 7.3-billion dollars…a 30-percent jump from two years ago. Some are concerned that all the federal money the budget includes has warped the sense of what’s normal in Pierre. Senate Majority Leader Casey Crabtree says the fact that some of the money is being cut,… Read more »

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- RegisteredNursing.org, a leading resource for the nursing industry, has listed Lake Area Technical College’s Registered Nursing program as one of the top programs in South Dakota. In its annual assessment of nursing programs, the organization listed Augustana University as number one in South Dakota, followed closely by Lake Area Technical College. The University… Read more »

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG} The 99th South Dakota Legislative Session kicked off last week, Tuesday, and with a week of work under their belt, Representative Speaker of the House Hugh Bartels was in KXLG studios this morning to give an update. Representative Bartels said the legislators wanted to get a faster start this year. In the vicinity,… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The Aberdeen Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department is having their Free Skate Day on Friday, January 19 at the outdoor rinks. The Manor and Lincoln outdoor rinks will have free skate rentals and free hot chocolate during regular hours of 4:00-9:00 p.m. Come out and enjoy a free day of skating courtesy… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – On Monday, Governor Kristi Noem issued the following statement on President Donald J. Trump’s resounding victory in the 2024 Iowa caucuses: “Iowa spoke loud and clear. President Trump has won overwhelmingly tonight. He got more votes than all the other candidates COMBINED. “It’s time to unite the Republican party. We need… Read more »