WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- Representative Hugh Bartels recapped the legislative session that kicked off last week. Bartels explained the “enhanced carry” background check bill. Hugh goes on to explain just what fees are included to “go away”. We inquired why you would want to get rid of that much potential revenue for the state. Hugh tells us… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C.(WNAX)- A recent ABC News poll found that over seventy five percent of republicans still have doubts about the validity of the 2020 Presidential election. South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson says he hears about that too. Johnson says a number of states are making election law changes. Johnson says the 2020 election was not… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C.(WNAX)- The recent report on the US economy shows inflation rising to at least seven percent, with prices rises on everything from gas to groceries. David Chicoine, former President at South Dakota State University, says it appears the Federal Reserve Board wasn’t prepared for the report. Chicoine, a former economics professor, says people had… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota Department of Social Services is making plans to limit patient capacity at the Human Services Center in Yankton at two hundred and open regional behavioral health treatment centers around the state. Governor Kristi Noem says they are working with a model center in Rapid City. Noem says the Human Services… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- It’s the odd tax that gained notoriety during Governor Kristi Noem’s State of the State address last week. To kill the bingo tax; introduce Senate Bill 37, which in addition to removing a tax on bingo would eliminate licensing fees associated with bingo gaming. Those taxes and fees are in addition to any… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- Delbert Hopkins Jr., the Chairman of the Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate gave the “State of the Tribes” address to South Dakota legislators Thursday. He told legislators that treaty rights established them as a sovereign nation long ago. Hopkins Jr says their history should be featured in all South Dakota schools. Hopkins Jr said the… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota Senate State Affairs Committee held a hearing Friday on SB46, titled “to protect fairness in women’s sport” Dan Swartos, Executive Director of the South Dakota High School Activities Association, says they have had a successful trans-gender policy in place for several years. Susan Williams, a resident of legislative District 6… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release)- On Friday, the Senate State Affairs Committee voted to advance Senate Bill 46, legislation that would ban transgender women and girls from competing on the sports teams that match their gender identity. The ACLU of South Dakota opposes Senate Bill 46, legislation that violates both the United States Constitution and Title IX… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The Aberdeen Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department is closing outdoor ice rinks at Lincoln and Manor Parks and cancelling indoor recreational skating at the Odde Ice Arena on Friday, January 14th. For further information, please contact the Aberdeen Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department office at 626-7015.