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PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR & WNAX)- Nine days remain in the 97th Session of the South Dakota legislature. District 24 Senator Mary Duvall says much of the last eight days are sporadic. Representative Mike Weisgram says lawmakers need to finish strong with workforce housing bills. Representative Will Mortenson says the budget will be a priority for him.… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- A bill that would have required a forensic audit of each presidential election in South Dakota that was closer than a ten-point spread was in front of the Senate State Affairs Committee this (Monday) morning. Prime sponsor, Representative Taffy Howard of Rapid City, said it was about reassuring voters about the fairness and… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Aberdeen American News)- Jury selection begins Monday in a murder case in which self-defense and protection of property are expected to be key arguments. Jarrett Jones, 50, Bath, is charged with murder in the death of Jon Schumacher, 28, who was shot in the early morning hours of Jan. 2, 2020, at Jones’ home. Three weeks… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 3 new COVID-related deaths, while active cases & hospitalizations decreased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 2,805. The state had 95 new cases and 365 recoveries, decreasing active infections to 5,075. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus is… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(KJJQ)- The House State Affairs Committee Monday morning killed a bill that would have legalized recreational marijuana in South Dakota. The bipartisan SB3 had narrowly passed in the Senate. Proponents say adult use marijuana will be on the ballot again in November. Jeremiah Murphy is lobbyist for the Cannabis Industry Association of South Dakota.… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – Sobriety checkpoints will held in 18 South Dakota counties during March, according to the South Dakota Department of Public Safety. The monthly checkpoints are designed to encourage people not to drink and drive. The checkpoints are funded by the South Dakota Office of Highway Safety and conducted by the South Dakota… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The pressure to spend hundreds of millions of dollars is starting to show in Pierre. Representative Linda Duba of Sioux Falls says there are differences of opinion between House and Senate appropriators. Duba, a member of the Joint Committee on Appropriations, says they need to find ways to work together. Duba says she… Read more »
YANKTON & PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX & DRGNews)- Lifeserve Blood Center has opened a full-time donor center in Yankton. Spokesperson Danielle West says it’s a more convenient option for their donors. West says they plan to offer their full services. West says people should contact them to set up an appointment. West says despite Covid-19 infection numbers… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- Calling it one of the worst kept secrets in politics, South Dakota Public Utilities Commission Chairman Chris Nelson officially announced his intention to run for re-election. Nelson says he will need support of republican party delegates to get the nomination. Nelson says he will run on his record on the PUC. Nelson was… Read more »
ORLANDO, F.L.(HubCityRadio)- On Saturday, Governor Kristi Noem was a speaker at CPAC in Orlando, Florida. Governor Noem compares the temps now in South Dakota to President Biden’s approval rating. Last week Russia invaded Ukraine, Governor Noem talks about how a strong president should respond to that. Governor Noem criticizes the Democrat Party and their allies.… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The Senate State Affairs Committee has sent a House Bill to detention. H-B 1198 would have required schools to post the state motto; “Under God, the People Rule” and or the state seal. Bill sponsor, Representative Phil Jensen of Rapid City says posting the motto is a Republican bullet point. Rob Monson, executive… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota Senators this week passed a bill that would legalize recreational marijuana and sent it on to the House. Assistant Minority Leader, Representative Oren Lesmeister of Parade, says the path could be difficult in the House. Lesmeister says members have to put aside their personal feelings about marijuana. The bill has been… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(SDBA)- A State House committee is killing a resolution that would have legalized mobile sports betting in the state. The House State Affairs Committee deferred the SJR 502 to the 41st day with a vote of 10 to 3. Democratic Representative Jamie Smith voted no on deferring to the 41st day. He says he… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 14 new COVID-related deaths, while active cases & hospitalizations decreased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 2,802. The state had 131 new cases and 427 recoveries, decreasing active infections to 5,348. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus is… Read more »
WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- In recent news Rep. Dusty Johnson has relayed his comments on the Russia and Ukraine situation. Dusty says Putin is just a “bully”. What about NATO’s assistance. We asked Rep. Johnson if any military leaders are saying anything other than what we are hearing. This could be bad for Russia’s economy. Are we… Read more »
