PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — South Dakota Republican senators advanced a proposal from Gov. Kristi Noem that aims to make the state one of the hardest places to get abortion pills. A vote on the Senate floor has not been scheduled. But its actual enactment depends on a federal court ruling. Every Republican on the Senate… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C.(Press Release) – U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) is seeking internship applications for the summer in his Washington, Rapid City, Aberdeen, and Sioux Falls offices. Duties will include researching legislation, writing memos, attending committee hearings and briefings, answering constituent phone calls, sorting mail, and providing support to the staff and the Member of Congress.… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – Today, State Street Pharmacy officially became Avera Pharmacy following a recent transition. “The State Street Pharmacy has served the Aberdeen community for several years. Its customers can look forward to enjoying the same quality services, the same hours and the same friendly faces — but now in connection with Avera,” said… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR & WNAX)- Nine days remain in the 97th Session of the South Dakota legislature.  District 24 Senator Mary Duvall says much of the last eight days are sporadic. Representative Mike Weisgram says lawmakers need to finish strong with workforce housing bills. Representative Will Mortenson says the budget will be a priority for him.… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- A bill that would have required a forensic audit of each presidential election in South Dakota that was closer than a ten-point spread was in front of the Senate State Affairs Committee this (Monday) morning. Prime sponsor, Representative Taffy Howard of Rapid City, said it was about reassuring voters about the fairness and… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Aberdeen American News)- Jury selection begins Monday in a murder case in which self-defense and protection of property are expected to be key arguments. Jarrett Jones, 50, Bath, is charged with murder in the death of Jon Schumacher, 28, who was shot in the early morning hours of Jan. 2, 2020, at Jones’ home. Three weeks… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(KJJQ)- The House State Affairs Committee Monday morning killed a bill that would have legalized recreational marijuana in South Dakota. The bipartisan SB3 had narrowly passed in the Senate. Proponents say adult use marijuana will be on the ballot again in November. Jeremiah Murphy is lobbyist for the Cannabis Industry Association of South Dakota.… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – Sobriety checkpoints will held in 18 South Dakota counties during March, according to the South Dakota Department of Public Safety. The monthly checkpoints are designed to encourage people not to drink and drive. The checkpoints are funded by the South Dakota Office of Highway Safety and conducted by the South Dakota… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The pressure to spend hundreds of millions of dollars is starting to show in Pierre. Representative Linda Duba of Sioux Falls says there are differences of opinion between House and Senate appropriators. Duba, a member of the Joint Committee on Appropriations, says they need to find ways to work together. Duba says she… Read more »