PIERRE, S.D.(KELO)- South Dakota Lawmakers are still searching for ways to outlaw obscene acts on college and university campuses. The House Education committee endorsed a bill this morning that forbids the support of obscene, live acts as well as holding them on state property. Representative Chris Karr of Sioux Falls sponsored the bill. The bill… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – On Monday, Governor Kristi Noem appointed Mike Walsh to represent District 35 in the South Dakota Senate, effective immediately. “I am excited to appoint Mike to this role,” said Governor Noem. “He has a well-rounded background in public service, and I am confident he will be able to address South Dakota’s… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (SDBA) — An attempt to define collusion and provide a reporting process in the procurement process died in a House committee Monday. The measure’s sponsor, Republican Rep. Chris Karr from Sioux Falls, had expressed concerns about how Republican Gov. Kristi Noem’s “Freedom Works Here” TV ads were awarded to Go West Media. Karr said… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Monday, the South Dakota House Commerce & Energy Committee held a hearing dealing with HB1219.  HB1219 prohibit the exercise of eminent domain for the construction of pipelines carrying carbon oxide. Prime sponsor of the bill was Representative Jon Hansen of Madison. Hansen talks about what the purpose of the bill does. Among… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (SDBA) — South Dakota would get into the video production business concerning abortion laws under a bill passed Monday by a House Committee. HB1224 would require the Department of Health, the Attorney General, and health care providers to produce a video and other materials describing the state’s abortion laws and medical care for pregnant… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C.(Press Release) – U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) announced that his office is seeking internship applicants for the summer in his Washington, D.C., Rapid City, Aberdeen, and Sioux Falls offices. Duties of a congressional intern will include researching legislation, attending committee hearings and briefings, leading tours of the U.S. Capitol, handling constituent phone calls,… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C.(Press Release) — U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) is currently seeking college students to serve as summer interns in his office in Washington, D.C., as well as in his offices in Aberdeen, Rapid City, and Sioux Falls. Interns in Thune’s Washington, D.C., office will have the opportunity to witness the legislative process and attend… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Monday at the House Commerce & Energy Committee,  Representative Brandei Schaefbauer of Aberdeen introduced HB1258 that states “provide that a company transporting hydrogen, by pipeline, is not a common carrier.” Schaefbauer discuss concerns about the risks of hydrogen pipelines. Schaefbauer requested the committee to table the bill. The committee approved it on… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- SD511– whether it be the website, phone service or mobile app– is a free tool many people in South Dakota use to check road conditions in the winter. State Department of Transportation Secretary Joel Jundt says it’s the department’s snowplow drivers inputting much of the information. Jundt says they keep information on the… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D(KCCR)- The South Dakota Supreme Court Friday afternoon issued an advisory opinion regarding the relationship of legislators to conflicts of interest in state contracts.  Governor Kristi Noem was waiting for the ruling before moving forward with filling a handful of legislative vacancies in districts near Rapid City.  District 24 Representative Will Mortenson says the… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Saturday, the Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce hosted their second Cracker Barrel of the legislative session at NSU.  All three members of District 3 attended.  They are Senator Al Novstrup, Representatives Carl Perry & Brandei Schaefbauer of Aberdeen. Senator Al Novstrup: Novstrup provided an update on the Richmond Dam project & airport projects.… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Saturday, the Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce hosted their second Cracker Barrel of the legislative session at NSU.  All three members of District 23 attended.  They are Senator Bryan Breitling & Representative J.D. Wangness of Miller & Representative Scott Moore of Ipswich. Senator Bryan Breitling: Breitling discuss his stance on the issue of… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – On Saturday, Governor Kristi Noem appointed Kristin (Kris) Conzet to represent District 32 in the South Dakota House of Representatives, effective February 10, 2024. The vacancy was created after Governor Noem appointed Becky Drury to represent District 34. “I am happy to appoint Kris to this role,” said Governor Noem. “She… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(SDBA) — The South Dakota Supreme Court has overturned longstanding precedent and previous decisions of its own, allowing lawmakers to more freely enter into state contracts. In a 29-page ruling, the court declared that legislators could now enter into most state contracts, departing from previous stricter interpretations of constitutional prohibitions. “The contract restriction stated… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- South Dakota Broadcasters Association & Dakota Scout’s Austin Goss appeared on the KSDN Midday Report Friday to address various topics. One bill in our region that Senator Al Novstrup is pushing is SB32 which deals with fairgrounds still has no hearing date set yet with Senate Taxation Committee.  Crossover Day is Wednesday, February… Read more »