WASHINGTON, D.C.(KELO)- U-S Senate Democrats filibustered their way to defeating a bill to prevent transgender women from playing in women’s sports this week. Senator John Thune led the charge on that effort, saying Title Nine funding is under attack. Former SDSU women’s basketball star Myah Selland is criticizing Senator Thune for his position. She says… Read more »
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Reactions to President Trump’s Address to Congress
WASHINGTON, D.C.(HubCityRadio)- On Tuesday night, President Trump delivered his first address to Congress since being sworn in back in January. Here’s how our South Dakota delegation reacted following the speech. Senate Majority Leader John Thune: Senator Mike Rounds:(3:13) Congressman Dusty Johnson:
Senate State Affairs Committee passes HCR6009
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Tuesday night, the South Dakota Senate State Affairs heard HCR6009. The resolution request the attorney general to file a lawsuit against the People’s Republic of China and related parties to seek damages related to the COVID-19 global pandemic. Prime sponsor of the resolution was Represenatative Brandei Schaefbauer of Aberdeen. Schaefbauer discuss how the… Read more »
Summit Carbons Solutions statement following the passing of HB1052
Sabrina Zenor, Communications Director for Summit Carbon Solutions released the following statement on their behalf following the passing of HB1052. “Summit Carbon Solutions has been inclusive–signing easement agreements with more than 500 landowners, working with nearly every ethanol plant, and ensuring economic benefits for farmers and ethanol producers in the upper Midwest. The company has… Read more »
South Dakota Senate passes HB1052 (No Eminent Domain for CO2 Pipeline)
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The South Dakota Senate debated HB1052 on the floor on Tuesday. The bill would prohibit the exercise of eminent domain for a pipeline that carries carbon oxide. Prime sponsor of the bill on the Senate side was Senator Mark Lapka of Leola who in the State Affairs Committee talked about what the bill… Read more »
South Dakota wins back-to-back Governor’s Cups
PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – The state of South Dakota, under the leadership of Governor Larry Rhoden and Former Governor Kristi Noem, has won Site Selection Magazine’s 2024 Governor’s Cup. This marks the second consecutive year that South Dakota has been awarded this prestigious honor for having the most economic development projects per-capita in the nation. You… Read more »
SD State Treasurer address unclaimed property funds
PIERRE, S.D.(KELO)- South Dakota legislators are jumping on board a plan to prevent what could become a financial nightmare. For years, the state has used an increasing amount of unclaimed property funds in the general fund of the state budget. The problem is, that money can be claimed at any time. The fund totals 1.2-billion… Read more »
AG Jackley releases state reimbursements amid scrutiny of Noem’s credit card usage
PIERRE, S.D.(SDBA) — Attorney General Marty Jackley wants the public to know about how the state has paid for his travel since he returned to the office in January 2023. Jackley, who is in his third year of his second stint at the state’s top lawman, released 37 vouchers to the media Tuesday morning, adding… Read more »
Brown County Commission receive update on Dacotah Prairie Museum
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Brown County Commission on Tuesday discussed a resolution dealing with the possible expansion of Dacotah Prairie Museum. Museum Director Patricia Kendall: Brown County Commissioner Duane Sutton acknowledge the project is one of the biggest project the county has done in a long time. Sutton discuss the issue of additional parking needed for… Read more »
Brown County Commission hear about potential new 4-H building at the fairgrounds
ABERDEEN, S.D,(HubCityRadio)- The Brown County Commission heard from 4-H Advisor Becca Tullar about the potential for a new building to be located at the Brown County Fairgrounds. Tullar talks about how the process came about. Tullar talks about what the new 4-H building would be used for. Tullar talks about the potential timeline and cost… Read more »