PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The South Dakota House State Affairs Committee heard testimony on HB1259. The bill prohibit unauthorized access to certain multi-occupancy rooms and to provide a penalty therefor. Prime sponsor of the bill was Representative Brandei Schaefbauer of Aberdeen. Schaefbauer describes what the bill does. Opposing the bill was Aberdeen native Miranda Gohn. She discuss… Read more »
News Category: The Reason 94.5 News
House State Affairs Committee passes HB1260(Sex required on official documents)
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- House State Affairs Committee heard testimony on Wednesday on HB1260. The bill would require that birth certificates and certain official documents reflect biological sex. Prime sponsor of the bill is Representative Brandei Schaefbauer of Aberdeen. Schaefbauer define the meaning of male and female. Supporting the bill was Distridt 1 Representative Logan Manhart. Opposing… Read more »
South Dakota Senate passes SB100
PIERRE, S.D.(SDBA)- The South Dakota Senate advanced legislation Wednesday allowing enhanced permit holders to carry concealed weapons on public university and technical college campuses after adopting amendments and adding safety restrictions. The vote was 33 to 2. Senate Bill 100, introduced by Republican Sen. Mykala Voita (void-duh) from Bonesteel, would prevent public higher education institutions… Read more »
House State Affairs Committee give no recommendation to HB1025
PIERRE, S.D.(SDBA) — The latest debate over South Dakota’s new prison project ended in a stalemate after the House State Affairs Committee voted 12-1 to send House Bill 1025 to the House Appropriations Committee. No specific recommendation was made on funding for the project. Department of Corrections Secretary Kellie Wasko defended the project, she was… Read more »
South Dakota House adopt HCR6009 (Suing China over COVID-19)
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On the South Dakota House floor Wednesday, they discussed HCR6009. The resolution would 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 Representative Brandei Schaefbauer of Aberdeen who gave a… Read more »
Senate State Affairs Committee defer SB217(Banning Vote Tabulation Machines) to 41st day
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Wednesday, the South Dakota Senate State Affairs Committee heard testimony on SB217. The bill prohibit the use of automatic tabulating equipment. Prime sponsor of the bill was Senator John Carley of Piedmont. Carley told the committee that tabulating machines have not shown to speed up election results. Rick Weible of Midwest Swamp… Read more »
Valentine’s Day Dinner and Dance @ Aberdeen Moose Lodge
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) Date: Feb 14 2025 Time: Dinner @ 6 PM & Dancing @ 8 PM 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM Cost: $25.00 Location: Moose Lodge Aberdeen SD 410 9th Ave SW Phone: 605-380-5955 Organizer: Aberdeen Moose Lodge Phone: 605-225-5185 Event Phone Number: 6052255185 Contact Person: Kim Contact Email: mschlosser@abe.midco.net
Aberdeen Elks Lodge Entertainment on Friday, February 14th
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) Friday Night: Music & Entertainment Friday, February 14th Double S Duo Please help share this event. Support the events brought to you by the Aberdeen Elks Lodge. Date: Feb 14 2025 Time: 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM Location: Aberdeen Elks Lodge No. 1046 705 Circle Drive Organizer: Aberdeen Elks Lodge #1046… Read more »
NSU Symphonic Band presents: Celebrating Black History Month on Thursday, February 13th
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) Join the Northern State University Symphonic Band as we celebrate Black History Month with music from a variety of Black composers. Date: Feb 13 2025 Time: 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM Location: Jewett Theater, Johnson Fine Arts Center, Northern State University 12th Avenue Southeast and South Arch Street Organizer: Northern State… Read more »
Joint Appropriations Committee hear bill dealing with Richmond Lake Dam
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Joint Committee on Appropriations heard testimony 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. Commissioner of School and Public Lands Brock Greenfield discuss the dangers if Richmond Lake… Read more »