PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden and his staff have been working with a small group of about 10 state legislators to address the tax burden on owner-occupied property in the state. He says says the goal is to balance the taxes paid, without shifting or increasing the cost to one group or another.… Read more »
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Gov. Rhoden appoints Tim Czmowski to District 6 House seat
PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release)- On Thursday, Governor Larry Rhoden announced the appointment of Tim Czmowski to the open House seat for District 6, which includes portions of Lincoln County. “It is my honor to appoint Tim Czmowski,” said Governor Larry Rhoden. “He will bring a servant heart, creativity, and a strong work ethic to this role.” Tim… Read more »
Dale Petersen, 81
Dale Petersen, 81, Hoven, SD, died Saturday, February 8, 2025 at Avera St. Luke’s Hospital in Aberdeen, SD. Dale is survived by Sue, his wife of 59 years; three sons—Bryan J. Petersen of Aberdeen, Steven D. Petersen of Sioux Falls, SD, and Justin J. Petersen of, Mobridge, SD; and two brothers—Dennis (Christie) Petersen of… Read more »
Dan Gallagher recipient of the 2025 Milken Educator Award
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Students and faculty were in for a surprise of lifetime Thursday at Aberdeen Roncalli Middle & High School. Aberdeen Educator Dan Gallagher was recognized as the 2025 Milken Educator Award in front of an assembly unaware this was happening. Vice President of the Milken Educator Award Jennifer Fuller(a former winner herself, one of… Read more »
House State Affairs Committee passes HB1259(Male not allow in female rooms)
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The South Dakota House State Affairs Committee heard testimony on HB1259. The bill prohibit unauthorized access to certain multi-occupancy rooms and to provide a penalty therefor. Prime sponsor of the bill was Representative Brandei Schaefbauer of Aberdeen. Schaefbauer describes what the bill does. Opposing the bill was Aberdeen native Miranda Gohn. She discuss… Read more »
House State Affairs Committee passes HB1260(Sex required on official documents)
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- House State Affairs Committee heard testimony on Wednesday on HB1260. The bill would require that birth certificates and certain official documents reflect biological sex. Prime sponsor of the bill is Representative Brandei Schaefbauer of Aberdeen. Schaefbauer define the meaning of male and female. Supporting the bill was Distridt 1 Representative Logan Manhart. Opposing… Read more »
South Dakota Senate passes SB100
PIERRE, S.D.(SDBA)- The South Dakota Senate advanced legislation Wednesday allowing enhanced permit holders to carry concealed weapons on public university and technical college campuses after adopting amendments and adding safety restrictions. The vote was 33 to 2. Senate Bill 100, introduced by Republican Sen. Mykala Voita (void-duh) from Bonesteel, would prevent public higher education institutions… Read more »
House State Affairs Committee give no recommendation to HB1025
PIERRE, S.D.(SDBA) — The latest debate over South Dakota’s new prison project ended in a stalemate after the House State Affairs Committee voted 12-1 to send House Bill 1025 to the House Appropriations Committee. No specific recommendation was made on funding for the project. Department of Corrections Secretary Kellie Wasko defended the project, she was… Read more »
South Dakota House adopt HCR6009 (Suing China over COVID-19)
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On the South Dakota House floor Wednesday, they discussed HCR6009. The resolution would 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 Representative Brandei Schaefbauer of Aberdeen who gave a… Read more »
Senate State Affairs Committee defer SB217(Banning Vote Tabulation Machines) to 41st day
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Wednesday, the South Dakota Senate State Affairs Committee heard testimony on SB217. The bill prohibit the use of automatic tabulating equipment. Prime sponsor of the bill was Senator John Carley of Piedmont. Carley told the committee that tabulating machines have not shown to speed up election results. Rick Weible of Midwest Swamp… Read more »