PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The South Dakota Senate debated SJR502.  The resolution would use Article V of the U.S. Constitution to be a part of a Convention of States to put in there an amendment to cap the U.S. Supreme Court to nine justices.  If passed, South Dakota would be the first state to call for a… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Monday, the South Dakota Senate debate SJR501.  The resolution would put to the voters a constitutional amendment for no legislator to serve more than sixteen consectutive years in the South Dakota Legislature. Prime sponsor of the resolution is District 1 Senator Michael Rohl. Speaking against the bill on the Senate floor was… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The South Dakota Senate heard remarks on HCR6002.  The resolution honored the life of Charlie Kirk who was murdered back in September.  District 1 Representative Logan Manhart was the prime sponsor on the House side.  District 30 Senator Amber Hulse primed it on the Senate side. Also speaking in favor was District 3… Read more »

Aberdeen, SD (Hub City Radio) An unexpected change to Multi Peril Crop Insurance has farmers frustrated and voicing their concerns. Darcy Moody with Groton Ag Partners told us about the change. The deadline for public comment is the 27th, and there are several ways producers can voice their opinions, and Moody provides directions on how… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D,(SDBA)- The Senate State Affairs Committee voted Monday to send Senate Bill 1 to the 41st legislative day.  The bill amend the process by which moneys are distributed from the employer’s investment in South Dakota’s future fund. Supporters argued the bill would lock in oversight protections that executive orders can’t guarantee. Republican Sen. Kevin… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Friday, January 16th, The South Dakota State Affairs Committee heard testimony on SB5.  The bill require the disclosure of whether a ballot question was proposed by initiative or by the Legislature. Prime Sponsor of the bill is District 1 Senator Michael Rohl. Rohl stated an example of the ballots from the 2024… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(KBRK)- The state House Education Committee Monday advanced with a ‘do pass’ recommendation a bill to reimburse schools for providing free meals to students eligible for reduced-price meals through the National School Lunch Program. District 15 state Rep. Kadyn Wittman, D-Sioux Falls is the bill’s sponsor. She said this would cost the state roughly… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(SDBA)- The House State Affairs Committee voted 9–4 to advance House Bill 1087, which would prohibit compensation for petition circulators and void any petition found in violation. Supporters say money has distorted the initiative process. Citizen activist Tonchi Weaver from Rapid City. Opponents say the bill repeats a legal fight already lost in court.… Read more »