PIERRE, S.D. (SDBA) — Monday, the South Dakota Senate approved legislation requiring an offer of mediation before a utility or pipeline could use eminent domain against a property owner. Though not mentioning carbon pipelines, supporters say the measure addresses ongoing legislative and landowner concerns about carbon pipeline development. Senate Bill 198, sponsored by Sen. Jim… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Monday night, the Aberdeen City Council addressed a resolution dealing with establishing promotion fund financial administration policies and procedures. Aberdeen Finance Director Jordan McQuillen discussed the purpose of the resolution. McQuillen talks about the benefits of the resolution. Aberdeen Mayor Travis Schaunaman discussed the issues of audits and the parameters that would… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen City Council on Monday night addressed ordinances dealing with regulations associated with the Planning & Zoning Commission. Aberdeen Community Development Director Ken Hubbart first ordinance dealt with variances. Hubbart second ordinance addressed special exceptions. Both ordinances were passed on 9-0 votes.  Second reading of each ordinances will be on Monday, March… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- This week is National Public School Week.  At Monday’s Aberdeen City Council meeting, superintendent of Aberdeen Schools, Dr. Becky Guffin took time to thank the council for their dedication toward public schools starting with Mayor Travis Schaunaman. Guffin thanked the planning and zoning commission for their contributions. Guffin thanked Transportation Department for the… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The South Dakota House on Monday debated whether to place HB1076 on the agenda.  The bill was split 6-6 on recommendation both for and against the bill.  The South Dakota House Veterans & Military Committee voted 7-5 to offer no recommendation to the floor. The bill modify provisions pertaining to improper collection of… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The South Dakota House voted on HB1026.  The bill make an appropriation for the replacement of the Richmond Lake dam and spillway, for the general maintenance and repair of other state-owned dams, and to declare an emergency. Representative Al Novstrup of Aberdeen talked about why this was needed for the Richmond Lake Dam.… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- the South Dakota House Commerce & Energy Committee heard testimony on HB1202.  The bill permit the state to invest in Bitcoin. Prime sponsor of the bill was Representative Logan Manhart of Aberdeen. Manhart told the committee this does not mean that the state is required to invest in Bitcoin. Manhart discuss the positive… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(SDBA)- The South Dakota House rejected a bill Friday that would have transferred just over $148 million toward a new men’s prison in Lincoln County, voting 34-35 against the measure. Prior to the session beginning, SDBA’s Austin Goss discuss an amendment to the bill to eliminate the 2/3 majority because of the appropriations part… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The South Dakota House State Affairs Committee heard testimony on Monday on HB1242 limit the amount of money that may be transferred to a candidate campaign committee, a political action committee, or a political party by the authorized committee of a candidate for federal office. The bill was originally introduced by Representative Tim… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen Community Theatre kicks off their 2025 campaign this week with the play “Uncanny Valley”. Managing Director Brian Schultz provides a preview. Schultz runs down the date & where to get tickets for it. Schultz also explains that they are taking subscriptions for the entire year. You can learn more about the… Read more »