PIERRE, S.D.(SDBA) – Concerns over future funding commitments and the existence of federal programs led House lawmakers to reject a proposal for expanding access to free lunches in South Dakota’s public schools. The bipartisan proposal, carried by Democrat Kadyn Wittman of Sioux Falls, was defeated by one vote in the House Education Committee, with lawmakers… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (SDBA) — A bill allowing residents of a homeowners’ association to carry weapons in any part of the HOA continues its quick trek through the legislature this morning (Monday). SB39 would prevent an HOA board from banning firearms in the common areas of a facility, such as the sidewalk. Residents can keep guns… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(KJJQ)- Next year will see South Dakota lawmakers gather for the state’s 100th Legislative session. The House State Affairs Committee on Friday passed a resolution to form a committee to begin planning for the event. The measure was brought by Representative Tony Venhuizen of Sioux Falls.  He says a few ideas have already come… Read more »

MADISON, S.D.(KELO)- Your personal information is at risk, and the risk is growing every day. But Dakota State University is working on finding a solution. DSU President Jose Marie Griffiths says it involves the next level of technology…quantum computing. The school’s leap into quantum computing depends on a six-million dollar funding package that’s part of… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The South Dakota House State Affairs Committee Monday discussed HB1111 which would make it mandatory for legislators to takes classes on both the U.S. & South Dakota Constitutions. Prime sponsor of the bill was Representative Carl Perry of Aberdeen. Perry talks about how officials should take up positions base on the Constitutions. Perry… Read more »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »