WASHINGTON, D.C. (WNAX) – South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson says work is getting done in Congress, despite what people may think. Johnson says the bill is significant. Johnson says many members are quietly going about their jobs. Johnson says the House is also working on another version of a disaster relief bill.
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Former Attorney General shares thoughts on IM24 ruling
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – U.S. District Judge Charles Kornmann has ruled IM-24, passed by South Dakota voters last November is unconstitutional. The measure would have banned out of state contributions to ballot question campaigns. Former Attorney General Marty Jackley led the legal challenge. Jackley says the challenge was brought by a coalition of business and… Read more »
Regents focused on rising costs
YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – While public universities in South Dakota have wrapped up the academic year, the Board of Regents is planning for the next year and beyond. Board President Keven Schieffer says they continue to focus on rapidly rising costs. Schieffer says they are looking for efficiencies across the system. Schieffer says they also… Read more »
Rounds supports President’s tougher approach in trade talks
WASHINGTON, D.C. (KELO.com) – Senator Mike Rounds fully supports President Trump’s tougher approach on trade talks with China. Trump has called out Beijing for reneging on earlier commitments. Rounds says its going to be better in the long wrong for suffering producers in South Dakota if the President can get a FAIR trade deal with… Read more »
SkyWest off to strong start in Pierre
PIERRE, S.D. (KCCR) – SkyWest Airlines has been operating United Express flights out of the Pierre Regional Airport now for a little over a month and the numbers of travelers moving through the airport is beginning to show how much the service is being used. Commissioner Jamie Huizenga presented a slide to the Pierre City… Read more »
Kastigar to speak at Salvation Army Banquet
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – NCAA Division II National Swimming Champion Hannah Kastigar will be the guest speaker at this year’s Salvation Army Annual Civic Banquet. The event takes place Tuesday, May 14, at the Ramkota Convention Center. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. with a meal around 6 p.m. Cost is $40 per person with a… Read more »
Judge Kornmann rules that IM24 is unconstitutional
ABERDEEN, S.D. (South Dakota Broadcasters Association) – In his written decision, U.S. District Court Judge Charles Kornmann agrees with plaintiff’s arguments that IM24 violated First Amendment rights writing, “The total ban on certain out of state contributions cannot withstand scrutiny unless the defendants can articulate a compelling reason for the ban. As a matter of law,… Read more »
Rechtenbaugh appointed as permanent Secretary of Dept. of Human Services
PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – Gov. Kristi Noem announced that Shawnie Rechtenbaugh has been appointed as the permanent Secretary of the Department of Human Services (DHS). Rechtenbaugh has been serving as the interim secretary since January 2019. “I’m pleased that Shawnie as agreed to serve in this role on a permanent basis,” said Noem. “Shawnie… Read more »
Confucius Institute at Northern State to close
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – The Confucius Institute at Northern State University will close effective June 21, 2020. The decision was made after a thorough review of Northern’s international programs and activities. The university seeks to shift resources strategically toward services more aligned with its mission, including study abroad programs. “This was a difficult decision,… Read more »
Number of farms declining in South Dakota
ABERDEEN, S.D. (AP) — The latest federal census of agriculture finds the number of farms in South Dakota has dropped. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s 2017 census, South Dakota’s farmland was worked by fewer farming operations from 2012 to 2017. The census is conducted every five years. Statewide, more than 43 million acres… Read more »