PIERRE, S.D.(SDBA) — A move to defund a program that costs the state $52k a year to help mark the graves of deceased veterans in South Dakota failed to garner even one supportive vote on the House floor Tuesday. Lawmakers rejected House Bill 1038 by a 0-70 vote, a rarity in either chamber. The measure… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (SDBA) — The House of Representatives passed a bill Tuesday granting the Government Operations and Audit Committee (GOAC) expanded subpoena powers, removing a requirement for the Legislature’s Executive Board approval. House Bill 1204, introduced by Rep. Julie Auch, R-Yankton, passed a narrow margin of 36-34 after a spirited debate on the House floor.… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The South Dakota House on Tuesday debated HB1242.  the bill limit the amount of money that a candidate campaign committee, a political action committee, or a political party may accept from an authorized committee of a candidate for federal office. Prime sponsor of the bill was Representative Spencer Gosch of Glenham. Opposing the… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The South Dakota House debated HB1085 on the floor Tuesday.  The bill establish a moratorium on the construction of carbon dioxide pipelines in this state.  An amendment was made to remove the emergency clause off the title so now a simple majority is needed to pass. Prime sponsor was Representative Richard Vasgaard of… Read more »

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KWAT)–As strange weather days go, Monday would rank right up there for Watertown, especially considering it was weather occurring in late February. Watertown saw thunder, lightning, rain, pea-sized hail, and there was even a weak tornado called a landspout that was spotted southeast of town. On Tuesday, there’s thick fog that has made road… Read more »

HURON, S.D.(KOKK)- The first night of headliners at the 2025 South Dakota State Fair has been announced.  Assistant manager of the fair Candi Briley said this year they will bring comedy back. Larry the Cable Guy will be at 8pm on August 29th at the SD State Fair.  Briley said will a comedy headline 2… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Brown County Commission held their meeting on Tuesday. Brown County Highway Superintendent Dirk Rogers discuss load limits upcoming. Load limits goes into effect beginning Friday, March 8th. Brown County Commissioner Duane Sutton announce the winning bid for the construction of the new animal barn at the Brown County Fairgrounds. Mega Construction is… Read more »

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 »