PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The South Dakota House debated HB1259.  The bill prohibit unauthorized access to certain multi-occupancy rooms and to provide a penalty therefor. Prime sponsor of the bill is Representative Brandei Schaefbauer of Aberdeen. Schaefbauer told the floor that boys don’t belong in girls’ restrooms and was motivated by an alleged incident that took place… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The South Dakota Senate State Affairs Committee heard testimony on SB49.  The bill prohibit the exercise of the right of eminent domain for the construction of certain facilities. Prime sponsor of the bill was Senator John Carley of Piedmont. Carley explains the purpose of the bill. Opposing the bill was lobbyist for Summit… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(SDBA)- A $2 million plan to help restore flood-ravaged McCook Lake drew mixed reactions’ Wednesday in a legislative committee hearing. HB 1108, introduced by Republican Rep. Chris Kassin from Vermillion, would establish the McCook Lake Contingency Fund to provide grants for lake cleanup, restoration, pipe replacement, and flood mitigation planning following last year’s record… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen City Council held their meeting on Tuesday.  Reminder, no meeting took place Monday because of the Presidents Day holiday. During the open forum, a citizen addressed concerns about the railroad crossing near North Roosevelt Street and 8th Avenue that’s been an issue over the last few years.  City Manager Robin Bobzien… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(SDBA)- South Dakota lawmakers said no to giving college students more freedom in choosing where they live and eat on campus. The House of Representatives voted 42-28 Tuesday against House Bill 1193. Republican Rep. Phil Jensen from Rapid City sponsored the bill. Money worries led many lawmakers to vote no. Republican Rep. Mike Stevens… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The South Dakota Senate debated SB203.  The bill increase the minimum age to purchase a lottery ticket from 18 to 21. Prime sponsor of the bill is Senator Michael Rohl of Aberdeen. Rohl believes South Dakota laws needs to be more consistent regarding the age you can begin to gamble. Senator Carl Perry… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The South Dakota House Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee heard testimony on HB1165.  The bill provide a means by which an agricultural producer can reject the imposition of an assessment on crops. Prime sponsor of the bill was Representative Spencer Gosch of Glenham. Gosch explains the ways to option out of check offs.… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- A piece of the polar vortex that typically holds arctic air around the North Pole has broken off and moved south, causing unseasonably cold temperatures in part of the United States and Europe this week. National Weather Service Meteorologist Megan Mulford reviews some of the low temperatures recorded in the Pierre/Fort Pierre area… Read more »

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KWAT)–A Watertown woman was in court Tuesday pleading not guilty to 71 child pornography crimes. Twenty year-old Gracie Ann Stanton is charged in a 17 page Codington County Grand Jury indictment handed down last week with Possession of Child Pornography, Distribution of Child Pornography and Solicitation of the Distribution of Child Pornography. All are… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The South Dakota Senate Judiciary Committee discuss SB166.  The bill clarify that a digital network is not subject to a cause of action based on the doctrine of product liability. Prime sponsor of the bill was Senator Carl Perry of Aberdeen. Speaking in favor of the bill was lobbyist for Uber, Grace Beck.… Read more »