PIERRE, S.D.(SDBA)- Marijuana is again before legislators in Pierre. On Thursday, the Senate passed a bill defining which physical and mental ailments would qualify a patient to obtain state certification for medical marijuana. The South Dakota Department of Health wants legislators to define the qualifying illnesses. That is because they say they do not have… Read more »
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Governor announce legislation to recognize out-of-state licenses for employment
PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – On Thursday, Governor Kristi Noem and legislators announced legislation to recognize out-of-state licenses for nearly every profession. “South Dakota’s economy has been booming, but our workforce has been experiencing some growing pains,” said Governor Kristi Noem. “We still have 23,000 open jobs in the state, and this legislation will help us… Read more »
Bill clarifying payment of expenses related to pregnancy introduced Thursday
PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- Legislators from Huron and Yankton say they will be introducing a bill that provides for all pregnancy expenses to be covered by both parents. The prime sponsors of SB 75 will be Senator David Wheeler of Huron and Representative Mike Stevens of Yankton. This bill proposes to define the scope of the current… Read more »
Attorney General Marty Jackley bring SB48 to the Senate Judiciary Committe Thursday
PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- A bill in the South Dakota legislature would toughen the penalty for anyone convicted of attempting to murder law enforcement officers in the state. Senate Bill 48 is one of a number bills brought by Attorney General Marty Jackley. The bill was supported by the state’s police chiefs and states attorneys. Staci Ackerman… Read more »
Aberdeen & Brown County lobbyist Julie Johnson’s take on closing of Presentation
ABERDEEN, S.D.(WNAX)- The news that Presentation College in Aberdeen will close at the end of the academic year is a blow to the community and region. Julie Johnson, long time lobbyist and former Presentation College board member, says it’s a difficult decision. Johnson says the college provided valuable education and service to the region. Johnson… Read more »
South Dakota Retailers oppose the repeal of sales tax on groceries
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The bill to cut the state sales tax on groceries in South Dakota was officially introduced in the House. The bill is a priority of Governor Kristi Noem. Nathan Sanderson, Executive Director of the state Retailers Association, says they will oppose the bill. Sanderson says they are concerned about the rapid growth in… Read more »
Update on construction of the new elementary school in Vermillion
VERMILLION, S.D.(WNAX)- Despite some cold weather, construction is continuing on the new elementary school in Vermillion. Superintendent Damon Alvey says its starting to take shape. Alvey says construction stopped for a few days in December. Alvey says the contractors are able to work through most of the snow and cold. Voters approved a twenty six… Read more »
National champs SDSU football team honored Wednesday in Pierre
PIERRE, S.D.(SDBA)- The South Dakota Senate honored the South Dakota State Jackrabbits football team Wednesday afternoon. The Jacks beat rival North Dakota State University earlier this month for the FCS National Championship in Frisco, Texas. The festivities started with the Jacks being a prominent part of the prayer that starts the session. That was followed… Read more »
PC Football Coach Steve Heimann talks about the transition for the students of the school
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Tuesday, Presentation College announced that the school will be shut down following the summer session. On Wednesday, the head football coach of the Saints, Steve Heimann appeared on “Calling All Sports” to talk how the school is helping students transfer to another school. Heimann talks about the most difficult meeting he’s ever… Read more »
Congressman Johnson announces his committee assignments
WASHINGTON, D.C.(Press Release) – On Tuesday, U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) announced his committee assignments for the 118th Congress. Johnson will serve on the House Committee on Agriculture and the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. “It’s an honor and privilege to serve on the House Agriculture and Transportation and Infrastructure Committees,” said Johnson. “These… Read more »