PIERRE, S.D.(SDNA)- David Owen, president of the South Dakota Chamber of Commerce and Industry, is retiring later this year. Michael Bender of Bender Companies in Sioux Falls, chair of the organization, made the announcement in a media release today. Bender said, “David has led this organization for more than a quarter of a century and has… Read more »

OMAHA, N.E.(KELO)- Our regional economy turned in its best performance in nearly three years last month. Creighton University’s Mid-America Business Conditions Index plummeted a month ago…but jumped this month. Creighton economist Dr. Ernie Goss says tariff talk is producing some big swings in the economy. South Dakota had the second highest reading in the nine-state… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(KELO)- As the dust settles on the 2025 Legislative Session, lawmakers are looking ahead to next year. The Legislature’s Executive Board approved summer study topics before heading home Monday. Sioux Falls Republican Senator Chris Karr. In addition to the interim studies, the board also voted to establish a liaison committee to monitor the impact… Read more »

HURON, S.D.(KOKK)- Still five months out from the 2025 South Dakota State Fair.  Candi Briley announced the final headliner for the grandstand for this years event.  She first gave a recap of previously announced entertainment. To this point county music has not been addressed.  Candi announced the final headliner. Ticket sales are just a couple… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Brown County Commission heard from Equalization Director Gene Loeschke(Les-key) about the upcoming schedule for the month of April. Loeschke discuss what’s will be on the agenda for the meetings being held each Tuesday. Leoschke moved on to talk about how assessment is broken down in Brown County. Governor Rhoden’s bill(SB216) dealt with… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)-  On Monday Governor Rhoden held a press conference to address the issue of property tax relief.  Rhoden called it the Homeowner Tax Relief. Governor Rhoden details what the proposal is. Rhoden explains way to generate revenues for cities and counties by lowering property taxes. Rhoden discuss the approach he wants to go with… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Last week, Governor Larry Rhoden vetoed HB1169 addressing regulation for petitions for placing amendments to the South Dakota Constitution.  On Monday the South Dakota Legislature was unable to override the veto.  The South Dakota House did vote to override on a 50-18 vote but the South Dakota Senate voted 16-16 was fell short… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (SDBA) — The South Dakota Legislature was unable to override Governor Rhoden’s veto of HB1169. The bill modify the signature requirement for a petition to initiate a constitutional amendment. The South Dakota House did vote in favor of the bill on a 50-18 vote which did exceed the 47 votes needed to override… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) –Today, Governor Larry Rhoden will host a press conference to announce his Homeowner Tax Relief Proposal. The press conference will take place in the Mount Rushmore Room on Monday, March 31, 2025, at 2:30 pm CT/1:30 pm MT. WHAT:Governor Larry Rhoden to host press conference WHEN: Monday, March 31, 2025, at 2:30… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (SDBA) – In politics, it was once considered a virtue to compromise and reach across the aisle. But that’s not how all South Dakota Legislators review the process today, particularly the group of conservative pro-landowner Republicans who unseated more traditional Republicans in the June 2024 primary. The Bitterness Lingers? Rep. Logan Manhart, R-Aberdeen,… Read more »