PIERRE, S.D. (SDBA) — Senators kill a resolution Monday that would have placed the repeal of the state sales tax on food on the 2024 ballot. The measure failed on a 5 to 27 vote. Democratic Sen. Reynold Nesiba from Sioux Falls, the resolution’s sponsor, said the measure was based on Republican Gov. Kristi Noem’s… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- They unveiled a vision for downtown Sioux Falls for the year 2050…and it’s big. The Sioux Falls Convention Center has been good…but the city has outgrown it according to Mayor Paul TenHaken. He unveiled proposed plans for a new Convention Center in the downtown district, to be located on the East side… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(SDBA) – Could state lawmakers finally get their way in changing the way party’s select their candidates for statewide offices? For freshman lawmaker Tyler Tordsen of Sioux Falls – he is hoping the answer to that question is yes. Monday morning, Tordsen successfully navigated his bill(HB1198) through the House State Affairs committee which would… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – On Monday, Governor Kristi Noem signed two pro-Second Amendment bills into law. SB 39 prohibits a homeowners’ association from placing restrictions on firearms or firearm ammunition. And HB 1035 extends the period of renewal for an enhanced permit to carry a concealed pistol. “South Dakota is a Second Amendment haven,” said… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – The South Dakota Community Foundation (SDCF) recently awarded a $51,620 Beyond Idea Grant (BIG) to the Eureka Community Development Company Inc. Funding will support a partnership between the Eureka Community Development Company (ECDC) and Campbell County Economic Development Company (CCED) with the idea to develop and organize a regional economic development… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (SDBA) — Local governments would not be able to implement a “universal basic” or guaranteed income to citizens under a bill passed by a Senate committee Monday. SB115 passed 8 to 1 on a party-line vote. The sponsor, Republican Sen. John Wiik (wick) from Big Stone City, said that universal basic income (UBI) takes… Read more »

MADISON, S.D.(KELO)- It appeared to be an intentional act. Attorney General Marty Jackley is prosecuting the case of Joseph Hoek of Sioux Falls. Jackley presented evidence against Hoek in court Monday…charging him with pre-meditated First Degree Murder and Aggravated Eluding. Madison police responded to a call at a home, and Hoek left the scene at… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce’s 19th annual Community Champions Awards will be held on Tuesday, February 13th from 11 am to 1 pm at the AmericInn by Wyndham, 301 South Centennial Street. The luncheon is hosted by the Chamber’s Ambassador Committee and sponsored by the Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce. It… Read more »

MOODY COUNTY, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – On Saturday, South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley confirmed that Moody County Chief Deputy Sheriff Ken Prorok of Wentworth was killed in the line of duty on Friday afternoon. Chief Deputy Sheriff Prorok was sworn in as a law enforcement officer in 2016. “Ken was a husband, father,… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (SDBA) — A bill requiring school districts and public libraries to publish policies on objecting to obscene materials that minors could access unanimously passes a House committee Monday. HB1197, sponsored by Republican Rep. Mike Stevens from Yankton, explains the bill. The bill also expands the coverage from not just online sources but books as… Read more »