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PIERRE, S.D. (January 27, 2023) – On Wednesday, the South Dakota Senate reinstated Senator Julie Frye-Mueller, with a public ensure and restricting her interactions with the Legislative Research Council. In response, Senator Julie Frye-Mueller has issued the following statement: “I am thankful to rightfully return to the South Dakota Senate to represent the citizens of… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – The Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce and Aberdeen Development Corporation have created a Public Policy Committee to ensure Aberdeen’s voice will be heard in Pierre this legislative session. Because both organizations are committed to business advocacy and quality growth for Aberdeen and the surrounding region, they will be devoting additional time and… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – Sanford Health is holding heart and vascular screening events at the Sanford Aberdeen Clinic. This is a great opportunity for the community to have their heart, veins and arteries screened for signs of heart disease and vascular disease. The screening events will take place on the following dates at the Sanford… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Wednesday, The South Dakota Senate voted to censure Senator Julie Frye-Mueller for her conduct involving a LRC staff member. Senator David Wheeler was chair of the Senate Committee on Discipline & Expulson. Wheeler commented on the constitutionality of this matter. Wheeler talked about how credible the LRC staffer was that filed the… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D. (SDBA) — Ranked-choice voting would not be allowed under a bill passed in a Senate committee Wednesday. SB 55 bans ranked voted in any form in any South Dakota election. Ranked-choice voting is also known as instant runoff voting. It passed the Senate State Affairs Committee 7 to 1. Republican Sen. John Wiik… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – On Wednesday, Gov. Kristi Noem signed SB 41, which frees up $200 million in housing infrastructure investment, into law. “We are thankful that this bill has been revised so that these dollars can now be deployed. As South Dakota’s economy continues to boom, we have consistently ranked at or near the… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 3 new COVID-related death, while active cases & hospitalizations increased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 3,152. The state had 747 new cases and 639 recoveries, increasing active infections to 533. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus is… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – On Wednesday, Governor Kristi Noem signed HB 1011, which cuts unemployment insurance employer contributions by 0.5%, delivering an $18 million tax cut for South Dakota businesses. “South Dakota’s economy is booming, our unemployment rate is the lowest in our history, and our people are choosing to work,” said Governor Noem. “So… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D. (SDBA) — The special state senate committee looking into an incident by Sen. Julie Frye-Mueller with a state employee recommends the Rapid City Republican be censured and reinstated. The Senate Select Committee on Discipline and Expulsion met for nearly four hours Tuesday. In addition to censure and reinstatement, Sen. Frye-Mueller would be banned… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C.(WNAX)- A number of republicans in the US House want to use the impending federal debt ceiling as leverage for budget cuts. South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds says using the debt ceiling will get some attention. Rounds says they need to have continuing budget talks. Rounds says he doesn’t want to put the credit… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- Thirty years after being built, the South Dakota Cultural Heritage Center in Pierre is getting ready for a major expansion. Dr. Ben Jones, Director of the State Historical Society, says they want to complete the project before they run out of storage space. Assistant Director David Grabitske says age of an item isn’t… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(KJJQ)- The Senate Judiciary Committee of the South Dakota Legislature endorses the formation of two task forces requested by Supreme Court Justice Steven Jensen. One would look at issues surrounding court appointed lawyers. The other would study emerging adults in the judicial system. State Court Administrator Greg Sattizahn says that would look at 18-25… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(KOKK)- Senate Bill 41 the Workforce Housing bill was on the fast track for an emergency clause in the South Dakota Legislature this year. The measure was touched up after the 2022 South Dakota Legislature failed to pass the measure. A prime sponsor of the bill Representative Roger Chase of Huron was chair of… Read more »
BROOKINGS, S.D.(WNAX)- Many republicans in the US House want to use the impending debt ceiling deadline as a lever to push for cuts in the federal budget. South Dakota State University economics professor Dr Joe Santos says any misstep could cause an economic crisis. Santos says the debt ceiling is not really directly connected to… Read more »
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota House State Affairs Committee approved a constitutional amendment that would allow the state to require some Medicaid recipients to have a job. Voters approved a constitutional amendment to expand Medicaid coverage last November. Rick Weiland with “Dakotans for Health” who sponsored the amendment petition drive says some legislators don’t want… Read more »
