PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Tuesday, Governor Larry Rhoden delivered a speech to legislators serving in both the South Dakota House & Senate. Governor Rhoden offered his view on some of the hot button topics being addressed the legislators. Governor Rhoden discuss the issue of medicaid expansion. On the issue of property rights, Rhoden discuss his stance… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(SDBA)- Despite warnings of legal challenges, South Dakota’s Senate has narrowly approved requiring schools to display and teach the Ten Commandments. The 18-17 vote Tuesday came after senators added protection for schools against lawsuit costs. The measure requires posting the biblical laws in every classroom. Supporters say it helps students understand the nation’s religious… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The House Agriculture & Natural Resources Committee had HB1026 on their docket Tuesdy.  HB1026 make an appropriation for the replacement of the Richmond Lake dam and spillway, for the general maintenance and repair of other state-owned dams, and to declare an emergency. Commissioner of Schools & Public Lands Brock Greenfield provide history of… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The South Dakota House Health & Human Services committee heard Tuesday on HB1055.  The bill modify medical cannabis certification requirements. Prime sponsor of the bill was District 3 Representative Al Novstrup. Former representative Fred Deutsch discuss the intent of the bill. Among those oppose to the bill include Jeremiah Murphy, lobbyist for Cannabis… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Monday, The South Dakota House approved HB1052 (No eminent domain for carbon dioxide pipeline) on a 49-19 vote. Spink County landowner Ed Fischbach was surprised to see that result. Fischbach compared the atmosphere in Pierre this year to that of the last two years in the legislature. Summit Carbon Solution’s lawyer in… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Brown County Commissioners heard from the Brown County Sheriff’s Office regarding the department’s Imprest Fund. Brown County Commissioner Duane Sutton: Brown County Deputy Sheriff Jon Lamke explains what they are looking for. Commissioner Sutton also discuss concerns about accountability by the department. Deputy Lamke responded to that. Brown County Auditor Lynn Heupel discuss… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- At Tuesday’s Brown County Commission, the commissioners discuss a Memorandum of Understanding(MOU) involving bridges that border both Brown County and Dickey County in North Dakota. Brown County Highway Superintendent Dirk Rogers recommend the same deal that has been done in years past. Rogers talks about the bridges involved in each county. The Brown… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The South Dakota House on Monday debated HB1052 which dealt with not using eminent domain for carbon dioxide. The bill’s main sponsor in the House is Representative Karla Lems of Canton. Other supporters speaking on floor include the following: Representative Brandei Schaefbauer of Aberdeen address the constitutional impact of the bill. Representative Lana… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(SDBA) — Gov. Larry Rhoden announced several staff changes Monday, two days after taking office when former Gov. Kristi Noem resigned to join President Donald Trump’s cabinet. Among the key changes, longtime governor’s office spokesman Ian Fury will remain as communications director and will also continue to serve as Rhoden’s “unborn child advocate.” However,… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(SDBA)- The House Education Committee voted 14-1 Monday to recommend against cuts to South Dakota’s high school dual credit program. House Bill 1040 would reduce state funding for the program from 67% to 50%, saving about $1.15 million in next year’s budget. The bill now moves to the Joint Appropriations Committee with a “do… Read more »