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WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- Representative Hugh Bartels recapped the legislative session that kicked off last week. Bartels explained the “enhanced carry” background check bill. Hugh goes on to explain just what fees are included to “go away”. We inquired why you would want to get rid of that much potential revenue for the state. Hugh tells us… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C.(WNAX)- A recent ABC News poll found that over seventy five percent of republicans still have doubts about the validity of the 2020 Presidential election. South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson says he hears about that too. Johnson says a number of states are making election law changes. Johnson says the 2020 election was not… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C.(WNAX)- The recent report on the US economy shows inflation rising to at least seven percent, with prices rises on everything from gas to groceries. David Chicoine, former President at South Dakota State University, says it appears the Federal Reserve Board wasn’t prepared for the report. Chicoine, a former economics professor, says people had… Read more »
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota Department of Social Services is making plans to limit patient capacity at the Human Services Center in Yankton at two hundred and open regional behavioral health treatment centers around the state. Governor Kristi Noem says they are working with a model center in Rapid City. Noem says the Human Services… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- It’s the odd tax that gained notoriety during Governor Kristi Noem’s State of the State address last week. To kill the bingo tax; introduce Senate Bill 37, which in addition to removing a tax on bingo would eliminate licensing fees associated with bingo gaming. Those taxes and fees are in addition to any… Read more »
A SNOW REMOVAL ALERT HAS BEEN ISSUED IN THE CITY OF ABERDEEN • Plowing in the COMMERCIAL ZONE (Zone 1) will begin at 10 PM, ON Friday, January 14, 2022. • Plowing on POSTED EMERGENCY SNOW ROUTES will begin at 6 AM, ON Saturday, January 15, 2022. • Plowing on NORTH-SOUTH STREETS in Zone 2… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- Delbert Hopkins Jr., the Chairman of the Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate gave the “State of the Tribes” address to South Dakota legislators Thursday. He told legislators that treaty rights established them as a sovereign nation long ago. Hopkins Jr says their history should be featured in all South Dakota schools. Hopkins Jr said the… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota Senate State Affairs Committee held a hearing Friday on SB46, titled “to protect fairness in women’s sport” Dan Swartos, Executive Director of the South Dakota High School Activities Association, says they have had a successful trans-gender policy in place for several years. Susan Williams, a resident of legislative District 6… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release)- On Friday, the Senate State Affairs Committee voted to advance Senate Bill 46, legislation that would ban transgender women and girls from competing on the sports teams that match their gender identity. The ACLU of South Dakota opposes Senate Bill 46, legislation that violates both the United States Constitution and Title IX… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The Aberdeen Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department is closing outdoor ice rinks at Lincoln and Manor Parks and cancelling indoor recreational skating at the Odde Ice Arena on Friday, January 14th. For further information, please contact the Aberdeen Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department office at 626-7015.
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 15 new COVID-related deaths, while active cases & hospitalizations increased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 2,559. The state had 2,641 new cases and 587 recoveries, increasing active infections to 26,835. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus is… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(WNAX)- Brian Bengs of Aberdeen is running for the democratic nomination for the US Senate. He is a military veteran and most recently was an instructor at Northern State University. He says he decided to run after seeing what happened in Washington last January sixth. Bengs says he was waiting for someone to come… Read more »
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- As President Joe Biden urges lawmakers to pass election reform laws, Republican Senators remain unanimous in their opposition to the proposed legislation. Iowa Senator Joni Ernst Senator Mike Rounds says the Republican party needs to put the past behind them and try to focus on upcoming elections. Rounds says that still to… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- Three bills moving through the South Dakota legislature on protecting grain buyers and sellers have mostly gained approval by the Senate Ag and Natural Resources Committee. Senate Bills 35, 38 and 39 are brought by the South Dakota Public Utilities Commission which regulates the state’s grain warehouses. P-U-C Chairman Chris Nelson says S-B… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(KOTA)- South Dakota cattle producers have had tough questions go unanswered regarding the classification of ranch lands for tax purposes. State Senator Jessica Castleberry of Rapid City is co-sponsoring legislation in an effort remedy the situation, and offered a breakdown of the bill as it stands. Producers, Castleberry says, are being forced to pay… Read more »
