PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The House Taxation Committee heard testimony on HB1172.  The bill terminate certain school district excess tax levies. Prime sponsoring the bill was District 3 Representative Al Novstrup. Novstrup talks about what happened back in 2001 when Bill Janklow was Governor of the state dealing with foever Opt-Outs. Novstrup describes what the bill will… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen Parks, Recreation, and Forestry Department has closed the outdoor rinks at Lincoln and Manor Park today due to the weather.  The department will reevaluate on a daily basis.  They encourage everyone to stay away from those areas to allow them to preserve the ice at both locations. The National Weather Service… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce’s Chamber Connections series continued Thursday at the K.O.Lee Public Library.  The feature speaker was the Executive Director of Safe Harbor, Gina Karst. Karst talks about the role of Safe Harbor. Karst discuss one of the many challenges that the victims face. Karst define what domestic violence is. They… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The South Dakota Senate Judiciary Committee heard testimony on SB122.  The bill establish a duty to assist in an emergency and provide a penalty there for. Prime sponsor of the bill is District 3 Senator Carl Perry. Perry talks about how often suicide is committed each year. Perry discuss the impact suicide has… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The South Dakota House debated HB1124.  The bill establish the crime of trespass upon a place of worship, provide a penalty therefor, and declare an emergency. Prime sponsor of the bill was District 3 Representative Brandei Schaefbauer. Schaefbauer discuss the intent of the bill. Among those that spoke against the bill was Representative… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The South Dakota Senate on Wednesday heard SB88.  Reminder the bill clarify the procedure for a potential condemnor to examine real property absent the property owner’s permission. District 23 Senator Mark Lapka: Lapka talks about how the South Dakota Supreme Court ruled that unconstitutional. Lapka’s goal is to make this bill follow what… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The South Dakota House State Affairs Committee heard testimony on HB1005.  The bill provide a sales and use tax exemption for goods and services related to data center operations. Prime sponsoring the bill was Representative Kent Roe of Watertown. Roe discuss the economic impact has on the state. Supporting the bill from the… Read more »