PIERRE, S.D.(KELO)- It’s just the first step, but legislators have approved a bill to take some financial pressure off of county governments. State Court Administrator Greg Sattizahn (SAT-iz-ahn) appeared before a House committee Friday. He asked lawmakers to support the creation of a statewide indigent legal defense system. South Dakota is one of the few… Read more »
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South Dakota Senate State Affairs Committee passes SB17
PIERRE, S.D. (SDBA) — The requirement that a person must demonstrate that they live in a permanent dwelling before they can vote in South Dakota has been removed by a Senate committee this morning (Friday). SB17, as amended, removes that requirement and a requirement that a voter maintain a residence 30 days before registering to… Read more »
South Dakota House send HB1079 to 41st day
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Friday, the South Dakota House Commerce & Energy Committee address HB1079. HB1079 dealt with landowners right to not allow companies to survey on their properties without approval by the landowner or the PUC. The prime sponsor was District 23 Representative Scott Moore. McPherson County landowner Mark Lapka explains why this bill was… Read more »
South Dakota Historical Society coming to Aberdeen
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The South Dakota Historical Society is coming to Aberdeen on Thursday, January 25th to look for feedback for the South Dakota History Museum schedule to open in 2026. South Dakota State Historian Dr. Ben Jones provide an update on the construction of the new museum. Jones talks about feedback they are getting from… Read more »
American Red Cross looking for blood donors
WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- The American Red Cross is experiencing a historic emergency blood shortage due to the nation’s lowest number of people donating blood in 20 years. KXLG News spoke with Sue Thesenga, Regional Communications Manager with the American Red Cross in the Minnesota and Dakotas Region, live on KXLG to discuss the shortage and how… Read more »
Aberdeen Yogathon coming up Friday & Saturday, January 26 & 27
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The ninth annual Aberdeen Yogathon is coming up on Friday & Saturday, January 26th & 27th. Organizer Candace Briscoe offers a preview. Each year the Yogathon raises money for local charities. Briscoe talks about the charity for this year. Briscoe does say some of the classes do need to be registered in advance.… Read more »
March for Life happening today
WASHINGTON, D.C.(KELO)- They’ve been marching in Washington every year for 50 years. Senator John Thune said on the Senate floor yesterday he’s committed to doing all he can to protect babies and support the work of the pro-life movement. He says the marchers come with a purpose. The march takes place today.
South Dakota House pass HB1071
PIERRE, S.D. (SDBA) — The South Dakota House passed HB1071 61 to 7, reflecting a renewed interest in nuclear energy. The bill, sponsored by Republican Rep. Mike Weisgram (wise-graham), aims to revise a state law provision granting the governor authority to enter agreements with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC). Supporters assert two critical reasons for… Read more »
Trump supporters in Iowa on board with Governor Noem as VP candidate
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(South Dakota News Watch)- Gov. Kristi Noem is one of the most frequent names mentioned as a possible running mate for former president Donald Trump if he secures the 2024 Republican nomination. South Dakota News Watch reporter Stu Whitney traveled across the border to the Iowa Caucuses this week to gauge how voters… Read more »
Congressman Johnson opposes removing Trump from ballot
WASHINGTON, D.C.(Press Release) – On Thursday, U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) joined the filing of the amicus brief opposing the Colorado Supreme Court’s decision to remove former President Donald Trump from the Colorado ballot. “Donald Trump hasn’t been convicted of or charged with insurrection,” said Johnson. “Using the 14th amendment to kick him off the ballot is… Read more »