WASHINGTON, D.C.(KELO)- It’s the modern day political version of the showdown at the OK corral. Senator John Thune called Democratic Minority Leader Chuck Schumer’s bluff by calling for a vote on a measure to fund the government until the end of September. Failure to pass the measure would mean a partial government shutdown tonight. Senator… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (SDBA) — Gov. Larry Rhoden outlined his approach to property tax relief Thursday after signing Senate Bill 216. He said the measure is “a huge win for South Dakota homeowners” and promised more substantial relief in the future. Rhoden explained that his administration is developing a property tax relief proposal to present to… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- On Thursday, Nicole Schutter, successfully filed her nominating petition for her name to appear on the June election ballot to represent the Southwest District for the city of Aberdeen. I am a resident of Aberdeen for almost fifteen years, values the experiences and support me and my family had in the community,… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The South Dakota Legislature on the final day of their regular run of the session addressed two budget related bills. The first one HB1046 which address the budget(one time funds) for the remainder of FY2025. Representative Al Novstrup(a member of the Appropriation Committee this year) discussed details. Novstrup addressed the money needed for… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Northern State University Innovation & Startup Center in conjunction with the Aberdeen Development Corporation are taking applications now for the second annual Business Pitch Competition. Bea Smith, Director of the Northern Innovation and Startup Center, talked about the success of the first year in 2024. Smith runs down the guideline for entering… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (SDBA) — South Dakota House members failed to override Gov. Larry Rhoden’s veto of a childcare assistance bill Thursday, with the vote falling short of the required two-thirds majority. The House voted 27-43 against the override during the 37th legislative day of the 100th legislative session, sustaining the governor’s veto of House Bill… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – On Thursday, Governor Larry Rhoden signed his bill to address the rising burden of property taxes on South Dakota homeowners, SB216. He signed this bill at a signing ceremony in the Capitol Rotunda, and you can find a photo of the signing here. “SB 216 is a win for South Dakota… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – Summit Carbon Solutions filed a motion to suspend its current CO2 pipeline application with the South Dakota Public Utilities Commission. With the signing of HB 1052 into law, Summit says their ability to obtain survey permission has changed. In order to receive a permit Summit must survey the proposed route… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – Alumni of the 2023 Leadership Aberdeen Class, along with the Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce, Aberdeen Downtown Association and the Aberdeen Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, will be kicking off the 3rd Annual Aberdeen Burger Battle on March 15th. There will be seventeen participating restaurants this year, up from sixteen in… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Thursday marks the final day of this year’s South Dakota Legislature.  Update on bills District 23 legislators primed this session. Senator Mark Lapka: Senator Lapka primed no bills in the Senate but is primed to HB1052(No eminent domain for CO2 pipeline) and that cleared both chambers and signed by Governor Larry Rhoden.  He… Read more »