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PIERRE, S.D.(SDBA)- Two bills aimed at strengthening South Dakota’s emergency medical services moved forward Tuesday, as lawmakers pointed to ongoing staffing challenges for rural ambulance crews. House Bill 1023, as amended, would allow registered nurses and licensed practical nurses to serve on ambulance crews under state law and provides liability protection when they act within… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(KBRK)- The state House Transportation Committee heard testimony Tuesday on highway safety. Bob Perry is state public safety secretary. He said they’re still seeing too many motorcycle fatalities. Statewide, there were 1,792 D-U-I arrests last year — 202 came from sobriety checkpoints. Rob Weinmeister is director of the state Office of Highway Safety. He… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The South Dakota Senate Commerce and Energy Committee heard testimony Tuesday on SB4. The bill revise procedures for returning and withholding security deposits for residential premises. Prime sponsor of the bill was District 1 Senator Michael Rohl. Rohl goes into detail on exactly what the bill does. Among those to testify in favor… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Brown County Commission held their weekly meeting on Tuesday at the Courthouse. One of the topics discussed is amending a resolution dealing with remittance fee and schedule to the Treasurer’s Office. Brown County Sheriff Dave Lunzman talked about a concern he had about the schedule to turn money in. Brown County Commissioner… Read more »
IPSWICH, S.D.(HubCityRadio) – Dakota Rural Action held a community meeting to increase public awareness around concerns with Riverview’s proposed 25,000 head dairy near Mina Lake in Edmunds County on Monday. Megan Eisenvos with Dakota Rural Action describe what Riverview is. Eisenvos inform the public the Edmunds County Commission have already approved a permit for them.… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Friday, the South Dakota House took the time to honor the life of the late Charlie Kirk. HCR 6002 was introduced by District 1 Representative Logan Manhart. Manhart talked about the life of Charlie Kirk. The South Dakota House voted 60-5 with 5 excused to approve the resolution. All 5 no votes… Read more »
Hub City Radio (Aberdeen, SD) DRN Readi Tech is taking the lead in solving a problem that has plagued the Ellendale, ND area. Michelle Schroeder (Shro-der) of DRN, says they have acquired a building and manager for a new daycare facility. While the facility’s intent is to make things easier for DRN Employees, Shroeder said… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Brown County Commission will hold their weekly meeting coming up on Tuesday. Here’s a look at the agenda: The commission will look to amend resolutions dealing with remittance of fees collected to the County Treasurer’s Office and permitting fees for the Planning & Zoning. The commission will look to approve and allow the… Read more »
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(Press Release)- Dave Clark of Frederick received the Leon Wrage Award winner at the South Dakota Agri-Business Association (SDABA) annual Ag Expo held in Sioux Falls. “Our honoree Dave Clark has had a career that reflects the values, commitment and dedication of Leon Wrage and we are proud to recognize him with this… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen City Council will hold their meeting on Tuesday, January 20th. Normally their meetings are on Mondays but due to the Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday, the meeting instead will be on Tuesday. Here are some items that is scheduled to be on the agenda: On the consent calender is a Check… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Senate Tax Committee heard testimony on SB7. The bill at the start of the session was modify the tax rate on gold severed in this state. Prime sponsor of the bill was District 1 Senator Michael Rohl. Rohl has been receiving feedback on the bill as it stood and offered two amendments… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(SDBA)- The Senate Transportation Committee green-lighted solid background plates as an option. SB24 was introduced by the chair of the Transportation Committee on behalf of the Department of Revenue. District 1 Senator Michael Rohl says it’s a matter of appearance for vehicle owners. The move to solid background plates started in Iowa, and has… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C.(HubCityRadio)- On Thursday, the U.S. Senate passed three Senate Appropriation bills. One of the bills includes $20.3 million for the WINS project for Northern South Dakota. Senator Mike Rounds who serves on the Appropriation Committee released the following statement: “I’m pleased that the Senate has passed our second appropriations package for FY2026,”said Rounds. “This… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- At his weekly press conference held Thursday in Pierre, Governor Larry Rhoden addressed a variety of topics ranging from property taxes, rural health, future funds, etc. Governor Rhoden discuss the $189 million coming from the federal government to address rural health. Rhoden hopes this lead to immediate success and can lead to more… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(SDBA)- A Senate resolution urging limited government involvement in economic development narrowly failed on the Senate floor Thursday. Senate Concurrent Resolution 601 called for state policies that avoid tax incentives and subsidies and instead rely on market forces to guide growth. Sponsor Senator John Carley said economic development has drifted away from its original… Read more »
