PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – On Thursday, Governor Kristi Noem VETOED House Bill 1193, which would infringe upon Freedom in digital currency. You can find Governor Noem’s VETO letter here. “HB 1193 adopts a definition of ‘money’ to specifically exclude cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, as well as other digital assets. At the same time, these UCC revisions… Read more »

Washington, D.C.(Press Release) – On Tuesday, U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) will hold a ribbon cutting for his new Aberdeen district office location. Members of the public are welcome to attend the ribbon cutting. Earlier in the day, Johnson will visit with high school and middle school students at Miller School. What:   Miller School Visit… Read more »

BROOKINGS, S.D.(KJJQ)- Missouri River Energy Services is planning a solar power facility at Brookings. They have acquired 80-acres south of the Brookings Regional Landfill for a five megawatt project. Joni Livinston is Vice President of Member Services and Communications for M-R-E-S. Nick Fanning is a resource engineer with M-R-E-S. Fanning says the project will connect… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- As action on the floor of the South Dakota legislature winds down, committee discussion has turned to possible summer studies. Senator Randy Deibert of Spearfish brought an idea to study county government finances to the Senate Local Government Committee. Deibert used his home of Lawrence County as an example of services that are… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(WNAX)- The new Chair of the South Dakota Democratic Party will focus on a couple of priorities this year. Jennifer Slaight-Hansen of Aberdeen says they need to increase their voter registration numbers. Slaight-Hansen says democrats will respond to the needs of young voters. Slaight-Hansen says she will also work on recruiting candidates, especially for… Read more »

COLMAN, S.D.(WNAX)- Customers of Sioux Valley Energy based in Colman will be able to have the option of buying solar produced electricity. Vice President of Operations Ted Smith says they plan to add that on this spring and summer. Smith says the solar panels will be built near their headquarters. Smith says it could be… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (SDBA) – Without much controversy, the South Dakota Legislature finished the people’s business early this Thursday, passing a nearly $8 billion state government funding bill. In a session that occasionally found itself embroiled over some members’ actions and words, the 37th Legislative Day ended with leaders from both parties speaking civilly–and glowingly–about the process… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On the final day of the regular run of the 2023 South Dakota legislative session.  The South Dakota legislature passed HB1137 which will lower the sales tax from 4.5% down to 4.2% with a sunset date of June 30th, 2027. On the House side, House Majority Leader Will Mortenson of Pierre talks about… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – On Thursday, Governor Kristi Noem VETOED Senate Bill 108, which would enable underage South Dakotans to consume alcohol as part of college courses. SB 108 does nothing to limit the sale, service, or consumption of alcohol to specific class locations or specific class times. You can find Governor Noem’s VETO letter… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota legislators continued to kill bills, and call it progress as they head to the end of the main run of this years session. Representative Chris Karr says debate over a bill detailing information from community providers set their direction. Karr says they did get agreements over their intent. The House then… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- Sometimes progress is made in the South Dakota legislature when bills are defeated. That was the case with a bill designed to set up a Medicaid expansion fund. The bill was amended in both Houses before it landed in a conference committee, which recommended that the bill be killed. Representative Tony Venhuizen of… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota Senate has joined the South Dakota House in adopting the conference committee report on House Bill 1022.  That bill would help fund design of a new state health laboratory in Pierre.  Senator Jean Hunhoff says appropriators are done with giving money to the project. The vote to adopt the conference… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota legislators have reached agreements on a tax cut and spending priorities as they prepare to wrap up the main run of this year’s session. House Majority Leader Will Mortenson of Pierre says state sales taxes will drop by point three percent. Mortenson says state employees are included in the budget increase.… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has announced that Brown County State’s Attorney Ernest Thompson has been hired as an assistant attorney general for his office. “Ernest Thompson brings valuable experience and a proven record as a criminal prosecutor,” said Attorney General Jackley. Thompson served 12 years in the U.S. Army, including… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Due to the NSU/PC spring break schedule, there will be no open gyms March 11 through March 19.   Regular open gyms will resume Monday, March 20 until they close for the season on Thursday, March 30.  For more information, please contact the Aberdeen Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department at 626-7015.