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January 26, 2024

Democrats oppose work requirement for Medicaid

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- Supporters want to give South Dakota voters the chance to “clarify” whether or not the state should have the option of adding a work requirement for able bodied individuals who receive Medicaid….while opponents say such requirements are not effective and they would constitute an expansion of government control. The state Senate State passed… Read more »

January 26, 2024

More from last week’s tourism conference held in Pierre

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- Visitor spending and total visitation each set all-time records in South Dakota in 2023 and the state Tourism Department plans to build on that momentum in 2024. Tourism Secretary Jim Hagen says the state has a lot of unique places and things to see and the department’s variety of “passports” helps guide people… Read more »

January 26, 2024

Governor Noem going to warzone at Southern Border

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – On Thursday, Governor Kristi Noem announced that she will be going to the warzone at the southern border to stand with Texas and the National Guard and tell them that the nation is with them. She made the announcement on “Hannity” on Fox News. “This is about our Constitution. This is… Read more »

January 26, 2024

South Dakota Senate passes SB89

PIERRE, S.D.(SDBA) – An Aberdeen-area Republican wants to give landlords more control over their residential properties. But that control would ultimately come at the expense of tenants, opponents of Senate Bill 89 argue. The State Senate advanced Sen. Michael Rohl’s proposal Thursday to cut the required notice of eviction for “at will” tenants in half,… Read more »

January 25, 2024

Cracker Barrel session planned for Saturday

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- This Saturday, the Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce will be hosting the first of three cracker barrel sessions scheduled for this year.  Aberdeen lobbyist Julie Johnson will be the moderator. Legislators from Districts 1, 3, 23 are all invited.  They will discuss what’s happening in Pierre and some of the bills they are sponsoring.… Read more »

January 25, 2024

Slick road conditions leads to accidents in Sioux Falls

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- It was a bit like a demolition derby for a time. Sioux Falls Police reported 39 accidents in the city between five and nine this morning. Information officer Sam Clemens offers some advice. Night time and early morning hours are likely to produce similar icy conditions over the next few days.

January 25, 2024

South Dakota Legislature to address abortion amendment

PIERRE, S.D.(KELO)- The abortion debate is about to rise in the South Dakota Legislature. A resolution is being introduced to express the legislature’s opposition to a proposed constitutional amendment that would enshrine abortion in the state constitution. State House Majority Leader Will Mortenson says he wants residents to fully understand what’s being proposed. Mortenson says… Read more »

January 25, 2024

South Dakota House Committee pass HB1097

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- A bill opposed by rural ambulance providers across South Dakota has passed the House Health and Human Services Committee.  H-B 1097 would allow an air ambulance provider to make interfacility transfers of patients.  Both sides met after an hour of testimony Tuesday to provide an amendment that Tim Rave with the South Dakota… Read more »

January 25, 2024

House Majority Leader address this year’s session

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- This year’s legislative session in South Dakota got off to a fast start as far as introducing and taking action on proposed legislation. House Majority Leader Representative Will Mortenson of Fort Pierre thinks good communication and good relationships are two factors in that. There are 38 days in this year’s legislative session.