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PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Thursday, Brown County & Aberdeen lobbyist Julie Johnson provide a weekly update on what’s going on with the legislature in Pierre. Johnson discuss an upcoming hearing involving Northern State. Johnson provide an update on the Lincoln Hall project. Northern State President, Neal Schnoor is scheduled to appear on Monday. Vice President of… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(SDBA)- Marijuana is again before legislators in Pierre. On Thursday, the Senate passed a bill defining which physical and mental ailments would qualify a patient to obtain state certification for medical marijuana. The South Dakota Department of Health wants legislators to define the qualifying illnesses. That is because they say they do not have… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – On Thursday, Governor Kristi Noem and legislators announced legislation to recognize out-of-state licenses for nearly every profession. “South Dakota’s economy has been booming, but our workforce has been experiencing some growing pains,” said Governor Kristi Noem. “We still have 23,000 open jobs in the state, and this legislation will help us… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- Legislators from Huron and Yankton say they will be introducing a bill that provides for all pregnancy expenses to be covered by both parents. The prime sponsors of SB 75 will be Senator David Wheeler of Huron and Representative Mike Stevens of Yankton. This bill proposes to define the scope of the current… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- A bill in the South Dakota legislature would toughen the penalty for anyone convicted of attempting to murder law enforcement officers in the state. Senate Bill 48 is one of a number bills brought by Attorney General Marty Jackley. The bill was supported by the state’s police chiefs and states attorneys. Staci Ackerman… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(WNAX)- The news that Presentation College in Aberdeen will close at the end of the academic year is a blow to the community and region. Julie Johnson, long time lobbyist and former Presentation College board member, says it’s a difficult decision. Johnson says the college provided valuable education and service to the region. Johnson… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The bill to cut the state sales tax on groceries in South Dakota was officially introduced in the House. The bill is a priority of Governor Kristi Noem. Nathan Sanderson, Executive Director of the state Retailers Association, says they will oppose the bill. Sanderson says they are concerned about the rapid growth in… Read more »
VERMILLION, S.D.(WNAX)- Despite some cold weather, construction is continuing on the new elementary school in Vermillion. Superintendent Damon Alvey says its starting to take shape. Alvey says construction stopped for a few days in December. Alvey says the contractors are able to work through most of the snow and cold. Voters approved a twenty six… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(SDBA)- The South Dakota Senate honored the South Dakota State Jackrabbits football team Wednesday afternoon. The Jacks beat rival North Dakota State University earlier this month for the FCS National Championship in Frisco, Texas. The festivities started with the Jacks being a prominent part of the prayer that starts the session. That was followed… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Tuesday, Presentation College announced that the school will be shut down following the summer session. On Wednesday, the head football coach of the Saints, Steve Heimann appeared on “Calling All Sports” to talk how the school is helping students transfer to another school. Heimann talks about the most difficult meeting he’s ever… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C.(Press Release) – On Tuesday, U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) announced his committee assignments for the 118th Congress. Johnson will serve on the House Committee on Agriculture and the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. “It’s an honor and privilege to serve on the House Agriculture and Transportation and Infrastructure Committees,” said Johnson. “These… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 12 new COVID-related death, while active cases decreased & hospitalizations increased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 3,145. The state had 464 new cases and 464 recoveries, decreasing active infections to 535. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota Public Utilities Commission rejected an effort by landowners to halt a hearing for a carbon dioxide pipeline. Attorney Brian Jorde, an attorney representing the landowners, said Summit Carbon Solutions missed their deadline for notifications of the impending project. Brett Koenecke (ken-a-key), an attorney for Summit Carbon Solutions, says they did… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(KXLG)- A Webster High School student won a South Dakota Snow Queen festival for the second consecutive week. Addison Kuecker was crowned the 2023 South Dakota Snow Queen last weekend in Aberdeen. A week earlier, Willa Stern was named the state’s Junior Snow Queen. Both girls are students at Webster High School. Now in… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(SDBA)- High-achieving South Dakota students would receive an increase in the state-funded, merit-based Opportunity Scholarship. The House Education Committee passed House Bill 1055 to the Joint Appropriations Committee Wednesday morning . It would increase the scholarship from $6,500 over four years to $7,500 yearly. Bill sponsor Rep. Tony Venhuizen (vin-high-zin) from Sioux Falls. Brandy Miesnera… Read more »
