PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release)- Family farmers and ranchers from across South Dakota traveled to Pierre March 5 to meet with legislators and advocate for agriculture as part of South Dakota Farmers Union Legislative Day 2025. “Even though agriculture is our state’s largest industry, many of our state’s policymakers do not have an ag background, so family… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (SDBA) — A bill requiring South Dakota state employees to report misconduct is heading to Gov. Larry Rhoden’s desk. Senate Bill 62 passed 20-14 Wednesday. It mandates that state workers report suspected fraud, theft and conflicts of interest. The legislation stems from a series of thefts committed by state employees discovered over the… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The South Dakota House debated SB201.  The bill prohibit contributions and loans from an authorized committee of a candidate for federal office. Speaking in favor of the bill was Representative Spencer Gosch of Glenham. Opposing the bill was Representative Will Mortenson who feels this will negatively impact those currently serving in Washington representing… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(SDBA)- The Senate Taxation Committee approved a bill Wednesday that would lower the cap on property tax revenue increases for local governments from 3 percent to 2.5 percent annually. House Bill 1235, sponsored by Rep. Greg Jamison, R-Sioux Falls, passed 6-0 with one member excused, despite concerns from local government associations about potential impacts.… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C.(KELO)- U-S Senate Democrats filibustered their way to defeating a bill to prevent transgender women from playing in women’s sports this week. Senator John Thune led the charge on that effort, saying Title Nine funding is under attack. Former SDSU women’s basketball star Myah Selland is criticizing Senator Thune for his position. She says… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C.(HubCityRadio)- On Tuesday night, President Trump delivered his first address to Congress since being sworn in back in January.  Here’s how our South Dakota delegation reacted following the speech. Senate Majority Leader John Thune: Senator Mike Rounds:(3:13) Congressman Dusty Johnson:

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Tuesday night, the South Dakota Senate State Affairs heard HCR6009.  The resolution request the attorney general to file a lawsuit against the People’s Republic of China and related parties to seek damages related to the COVID-19 global pandemic. Prime sponsor of the resolution was Represenatative Brandei Schaefbauer of Aberdeen. Schaefbauer discuss how the… Read more »