PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release)- Family farmers and ranchers from across South Dakota traveled to Pierre March 5 to meet with legislators and advocate for agriculture as part of South Dakota Farmers Union Legislative Day 2025. “Even though agriculture is our state’s largest industry, many of our state’s policymakers do not have an ag background, so family… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (SDBA) — A bill requiring South Dakota state employees to report misconduct is heading to Gov. Larry Rhoden’s desk. Senate Bill 62 passed 20-14 Wednesday. It mandates that state workers report suspected fraud, theft and conflicts of interest. The legislation stems from a series of thefts committed by state employees discovered over the… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The South Dakota House debated SB201.  The bill prohibit contributions and loans from an authorized committee of a candidate for federal office. Speaking in favor of the bill was Representative Spencer Gosch of Glenham. Opposing the bill was Representative Will Mortenson who feels this will negatively impact those currently serving in Washington representing… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(SDBA)- The Senate Taxation Committee approved a bill Wednesday that would lower the cap on property tax revenue increases for local governments from 3 percent to 2.5 percent annually. House Bill 1235, sponsored by Rep. Greg Jamison, R-Sioux Falls, passed 6-0 with one member excused, despite concerns from local government associations about potential impacts.… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C.(KELO)- U-S Senate Democrats filibustered their way to defeating a bill to prevent transgender women from playing in women’s sports this week. Senator John Thune led the charge on that effort, saying Title Nine funding is under attack. Former SDSU women’s basketball star Myah Selland is criticizing Senator Thune for his position. She says… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C.(HubCityRadio)- On Tuesday night, President Trump delivered his first address to Congress since being sworn in back in January.  Here’s how our South Dakota delegation reacted following the speech. Senate Majority Leader John Thune: Senator Mike Rounds:(3:13) Congressman Dusty Johnson:

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Tuesday night, the South Dakota Senate State Affairs heard HCR6009.  The resolution request the attorney general to file a lawsuit against the People’s Republic of China and related parties to seek damages related to the COVID-19 global pandemic. Prime sponsor of the resolution was Represenatative Brandei Schaefbauer of Aberdeen. Schaefbauer discuss how the… Read more »

Sabrina Zenor, Communications Director for Summit Carbon Solutions released the following statement on their behalf following the passing of HB1052. “Summit Carbon Solutions has been inclusive–signing easement agreements with more than 500 landowners, working with nearly every ethanol plant, and ensuring economic benefits for farmers and ethanol producers in the upper Midwest. The company has… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The South Dakota Senate debated HB1052 on the floor on Tuesday.  The bill would prohibit the exercise of eminent domain for a pipeline that carries carbon oxide. Prime sponsor of the bill on the Senate side was Senator Mark Lapka of Leola who in the State Affairs Committee talked about what the bill… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – The state of South Dakota, under the leadership of Governor Larry Rhoden and Former Governor Kristi Noem, has won Site Selection Magazine’s 2024 Governor’s Cup. This marks the second consecutive year that South Dakota has been awarded this prestigious honor for having the most economic development projects per-capita in the nation. You… Read more »