Washington, D.C.(Press Release) – Following the Biden Administration’s string of executive orders, 17 Republican governors issued a joint letter calling for President Biden to withdraw Executive Order 14008. The extreme order kills good-paying jobs across the country and threatens America’s energy independence and national security. Local economies are still trying to recover from shutdowns related… Read more »
News Author: Hub City Radio Staff
Aberdeen area Chamber of Commerce’s Community Champions Awards Luncheon coming up in March
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – The Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce’s 16th Annual Community Champions Awards Luncheon will be held on Tuesday, March 9th from 11 am – 1pm at the Best Western Ramkota Hotel and Convention Center. The luncheon, hosted by the Chamber’s Ambassador Committee and sponsored by Prairie Family Business Association, recognizes volunteer leaders and… Read more »
South Dakota leaders previews this week legislative sessions
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- Legislators are back in Pierre for another four-day week. House Majority Leader Kent Peterson of Salem says budget discussions will get more intense. Peterson says bills will move or die this week. Senate Minority Leader Troy Heinert of Mission says he expects a lot of budget talk this week. Legislators could have up… Read more »
SD Dept of Health reported no new COVID-19 related deaths
PIERRE, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported no new COVID-related deaths, while active cases decreased & hospitalizations stayed about the same, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health today. The death total currently at 1,863. The state had 30 new confirmed cases and 63 recoveries, decreasing active infections to 1,933. Those… Read more »
SD lawmakers considering impeaching the SD Attorney General
PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- Lawmakers in Pierre are considering impeaching South Dakota Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg. Articles of Impeachment could be brought in the State House as early as today and would be required to be filed no later than 5 p.m. Tuesday. House members have been privately discussing impeachment since last Thursday when Hyde County authorities… Read more »
A number of bills still up for debate as SD legislators return this week
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota legislators return to Pierre today with lots of bills waiting on debate. House Majority Leader Kent Peterson of Salem says the work is piling up. Peterson is Chairman of the State Affairs Committee and says lots of bills are on that agenda. Peterson says he supports a bill that would provide… Read more »
Bill to delay implemenation of medicinal marijuana will be debated this week
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- A bill that would delay implementation of the medicinal marijuana initiative in South Dakota for at least a year will be debated on the House floor this week. The bill would set up a task force to study the issue and come up with rules and regulations. Representative Erin Healy of Sioux Falls… Read more »
Yankton city council to debate whether to continue mask mandate
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The Yankton City Commission will hold a public hearing at their Monday night meeting and then possibly vote on the extension of the face mask mandate. That ordinance was passed in early December as Covid-19 cases spiked. City Manager Amy Leon says the health board met this week and will have a recommendation… Read more »
Congressman Johnson concern about lack of bipartisanship so far from President Biden Administration
ABERDEEN,S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Congressman Dusty Johnson made his monthly appearance on The Don Briscoe Show last Friday. On Inauguration Day President Biden express bringing unity between Democrats & Republicans in both the US House & Senate. Congressman Johnson concerns his actions are not reflecting his words. Congressman Johnson state the example of what he’s doing regarding COVID-19… Read more »
SD Dept of Health reported 4 COVID-19 related deaths
PIERRE, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 4 new COVID-related deaths(including 1 in Brown County), while active cases & hospitalizations decrease, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health today. The death total currently at 1,863. The state had 140 new confirmed cases and 166 recoveries, decreasing active infections to 1,966. Those… Read more »