BROOKINGS, S.D. (KJJQ) – Brookings State Senator V.J. Smith is hoping to win support for his bill to establish a wildlife habitat stamp in South Dakota. Smith says he’s been working with the Game, Fish and Parks Department on the idea. Habitat continues to be lost in the state as farmers continue to find ways… Read more »
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Cattlemen’s Association opposing Opportunities for Fairness Farming Act
SPEARFISH, S.D. (WNAX) – The South Dakota Cattlemen’s Association is voicing its opposition to the Opportunities for Fairness in Farming Act that’s been introduced in both houses of Congress. Cattlemen’s President Eric Jennings of Spearfish says the measure seeks to eliminate all checkoff programs. Supporters of the legislation say the checkoff programs are not transparent.… Read more »
Highway Patrol accepting applications for new troopers
PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – South Dakota’s Highway Patrol is looking for a group of new troopers to carry the agency through the new decade and beyond. Applications are now being accepted for the Patrol’s next hiring period. Deadline to apply is Feb. 28. “With recent retirements and other departures, we have positions to fill… Read more »
Noem delivers State of the State address
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem delivered her second “State of the State” address to a joint meeting of the legislature Tuesday. Noem, who had proposed no increase in state aid to education next year, said revenues have picked up since then. Noem says while last year was a tough one for… Read more »
Townships dealing with financial strain from flood repairs
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) – Townships in South Dakota are facing economic difficulties as 2019 flood repair costs mount. Townships primarily depend on their taxpayers for funds to repair more than 31,000 miles of roads while they wait to be repaid by the Federal Emergency Management Agency. The Argus Leader reports that South Dakota Towns and… Read more »
GOAC members reject performance report from Department of Education
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – The Government Operations and Audit Committee of the South Dakota legislature is responsible for monitoring the performance of state departments and agencies. At their last meeting of the interim Monday, members of the panel voted against accepting the performance report from the state Department of Education. Committee Chairman, Senator Ryan Maher… Read more »
Johnson shares thoughts on authorization of force
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WNAX) – As tensions rise between the U.S. and Iran, some Members of Congress are calling for changes to the “Authorization for the Use of Military Force.” South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson says that was passed a long time ago. Johnson says a lot has changed around the world since then. Johnson says… Read more »
Yankton Senator looking at introducing controlled substance bill
YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – As the South Dakota legislative session starts this week, lawmakers will have a couple weeks to introduce bills. Senator Craig Kennedy of Yankton says he will have at least one bill from his work on a summer study committee on controlled substances. Kennedy says he could have a co-sponsor on a… Read more »
South Dakota School of Blind and Visually Impaired now in new facility
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – It was an historic day for the South Dakota School for the Blind and Visually Impaired (SDSBVI) Monday. It marked the first day of classes in a brand new building after nearly six decades in a previous structure. Superintendent Marje Kaiser said there is plenty to like about the new… Read more »
Legislators looking at bill that would change names of tech institutes
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – South Dakota legislators will consider a bill this session that would change the names of the four technical institutes to technical colleges. Technical Education Board Executive Director Nick Wendell says the change would reflect reality. Wendell says the change to colleges would help raise their public perception. Wendell says they have… Read more »