PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- A bill that would change how pastureland is assessed and taxed was heard in the South Dakota Senate Taxation Committee. Sponsor, Representative Trish Ladner of Hot Springs, says the bill would correct most of the problems with assessing and taxing grasslands. James Halverson, Executive Director of the South Dakota Stockgrowers, told the Senators… Read more »
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House bill to allows doctor to dispense ivermectin for treatment of COVID fails to clear Senate Committee
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- A bill that would allow medical professionals to dispense ivermectin for treatment of Covid-19 and other infections was debated in the South Dakota Senator Health and Human Services Committee. Representative Tony Randolph of Rapid City testified in support of the bill, talking about his experiences with Covid-19. Justin Bell, a lobbyist for the… Read more »
Outdoor ice rinks closed for the season
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The Aberdeen Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department is announcing that the city outdoor ice rinks will be closed for the season as of Thursday, February 24. This means the warming houses are not open and the ice rink surfaces will not be maintained. Recreational skating continues at the Odde Indoor Ice Arena… Read more »
Govermor Noem talks vehicle bills during press briefing
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem has a difference of opinion with republican legislative leadership over so called “vehicle bills”. Noem says legislators need to be more open with their intentions. Noem says some of the bills make policy changes along with spending priorities. Legislators also use the “hog house” process where the text… Read more »
SD Dept of Health reports 4 new COVID-19 related deaths
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 4 new COVID-related deaths, while active cases decreased & hospitalizations increased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 2,788. The state had 113 new cases and 536 recoveries, decreasing active infections to 5,686. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus… Read more »
March Business After Hours is set for March 10th at Yelduz Shrine
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The March Business After Hours mixer at the Yelduz Shrine(802 S Main Street) on Thursday, March 10th and is sponsored by Plains Commerce Bank and the Yelduz Shrine. The Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce sponsors a Business After Hours networking mixer each month from 5:15 to 7 pm at various business locations. The… Read more »
February License Plate Decals due Monday
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- This Monday, February 28th is the deadline to renew license plate decals for February. Brown County Treasurer Patty VanMeter provides the letter this month.
House Bill 1318 restricting telemedicine abortions passes the chamber
PIERRE, S.D.(SDBA)- The State House is approving a significant change for additional restrictions against telemedicine abortions. House Bill 1318 passed with a vote of 62 to 8 along party lines. The bill requires women to visit a licensed abortion clinic and removes the option for telemedicine prescriptions of abortion medication. State lawmakers are also considering… Read more »
Bill for the National Music Museum passes the SD House
PIERRE, S.D.(SDBA)- The State House is approving a large sum of money for the National Music Museum to finish its renovations. The bill narrowly passed with a vote of 47 to 23 after Speaker of the House Spencer Gosch changed his no vote… to yes. House Bill 1209 gives three million dollars to the National… Read more »
Bills dealing with recreational marijuana clear the Senate
PIERRE, S.D.(SDBA)- The bill to decriminalize and regulate adult-use marijuana narrowly passed the Senate with a vote of 18 to 17. Under the legislative rules, most bills only require a simple majority to pass out of the chamber. Republican Senator Lee Schoenbeck of District 5 put forward an intent to reconsider motion, which would have… Read more »