WASHINGTON, D.C.(Press Release) – On Wednesday, U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) re-introduced his Keep the Nine constitutional amendment (H.J.Res.8) to limit the number of Justices on the U.S. Supreme Court at nine. “Recent years have brought more calls to pack the Court or expand the Court,” said Johnson. “This is a terrible idea. As defenders… Read more »
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SD Dept of Health reports 9 new COVID-19 related deaths
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 9 new COVID-related death, while active cases increased & hospitalizations decreased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 3,133. The state had 523 new cases and 321 recoveries, increasing active infections to 404. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus… Read more »
Medical marijuana ban sought for some women
PIERRE, S.D. (KELO) — A state lawmaker who helped lead the 2022 election fight against legalizing recreational marijuana in South Dakota now wants to prohibit the state Department of Health from issuing medical-marijuana patient cards to women who are pregnant or breastfeeding. “To protect children,” Representative Fred Deutsch, a Florence Republican, said, when asked by… Read more »
Brown County Fair Board establishes the Brown County Fair Foundation
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Back in 2022, the Brown County Fair Board established the Brown County Fair Foundation. Brown County Commissioner Duane Sutton talks about the role of the Foundation. Sutton talks about the first major project associated with the foundation which is establishing the new Brown County Fair Kid Zone Playground. Another project Sutton talked about… Read more »
Representative Tony Venhuizen talks about his return to Pierre as a legislator
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- One of the freshman members of the South Dakota House is a veteran of many years in state government. District 13 Representative Tony Venhuizen of Sioux Falls was the Chief of Staff for both Governor Dennis Daugaard and Governor Kristi Noem. He say it is interesting to change places in Pierre. Venhuizen will… Read more »
District 18 Representative Julie Auch reflect back on Saturday’s swearing in
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota legislators were officially sworn in on Saturday ahead of the start of this year’s session. District 18 Representative Julie Auch of Lesterville says it was impressive. Auch says there was some discussion of issues over the weekend. Auch will be a member of the Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee. She says… Read more »
Item of focus for the legislature will be jails & prisons
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota legislators will have to decide on a number of big ticket spending issues this year. Senator Jim Bolin of Canton says they have to make progress on a new prison. Bolin says the cost will fall on the taxpayers. Bolin was part of a summer study committee that looked at regional… Read more »
Yankton School Board oppose the new social studies standards
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The Yankton School Board approved a resolution opposing the adoption of the proposed new social studies standards currently being considered by the state Board of Education. Superintendent Wayne Kindle told the board they surveyed their staff that teach socials studies. Kindle says they also surveyed parents on the standards. Kindle says they also… Read more »
Pierre now has manganese-free water
PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- The long path to manganese-free water in Pierre has come to an end. Mayor Steve Harding says Pierre residents and water customer will not need to make any changes to accommodate the new water. The plant came on line in December and moving the treated Missouri River water through the city’s distribution system… Read more »
Democrats respond the Governor Noem’s State of the State Address
PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release)- South Dakota Democratic leaders issued the following statements in response to Governor Noem’s 2023 State of the State Address: SDDP Chair Randy Seiler: “Even though Governor Noem was just re-elected to serve the people of South Dakota, it seems she already has her eye on the next job, and her State of… Read more »