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WASHINGTON, D.C.(WNAX)- South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson says the US has to confront China on a number of fronts. He says China is actively attempting to undermine American interests. Johnson says fallout from the pandemic shows how much control the US has given to China. China is one of the biggest buyers of US ag… Read more »
VERMILLION, S.D.(WNAX)- School districts are getting extra advice from politicians about their educational plans and how they should be taught. Vermillion School Superintendent Damon Alvey says they are still working on their class plan for this fall. Alvey says their plans are updated every year. Alvey says it was a topic at last weeks “School… Read more »
The Natural Resources Conservation Service in South Dakota has set the deadline for enrollment for the next batch of funding under the Environmental Quality Incentives Program as July 9. South Dakota NRCS EQIP Coordinator Jennifer Wurtz says this signup is for those in one watershed. She says there are several practices that can be utilized… Read more »
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota average teacher pay has again joined Mississippi at the bottom of the national list. That average briefly jumped into the mid-40s following the passage of a half cent sales tax in 2017 to pay for salary increases. Representative Mike Stevens of Yankton says teacher pay needs constant attention. Stevens, a member… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D. (KELO) — The South Dakota Supreme Court is still weighing an appeal regarding Amendment A. The Amendment would legalize marijuana for people age 21 and older. It was approved by voters in November. Under state law, ballot measures take effect July 1. According to Greg Sattizahn, State Court Administrator, the appeal related to… Read more »
South Dakota’s slowing Covid-19 vaccination rate has caught the attention of some legislators. Representative Linda Duba of Sioux Falls talked about that rate at a meeting of the Joint Committee on Appropriations Wednesday. Duba says she will contact Health Department Secretary Kim Malsam-Rysdon to talk about vaccination incentives. Legislative Research Council fiscal analyst Joey Knofczynski… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported no new COVID-related deaths, while active cases increased & hospitalizations decreased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 2,029. The state had 13 new cases and 8 recoveries, increasing active infections to 164. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Thursday, the women from South Dakota Parent Connection appeared on the KSDN Morning Report. Executive Director, Carla Miller tells us what Parent Connection is about. Miller tells us how the agency handles calls dealing with learning disabilities like austism. South Dakota Parent Connection has an office in Aberdeen & Miller tells us… Read more »
LEOLA, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The 2021 Leola Rhubarb Festival is coming up this weekend. Here’s some event to highlight for Friday. Saturday will be a busy day starting in the morning with the run & parade. Another highlight is the concert on Saturday night. Firework show will follow the concert. The events runs through Sunday. If you… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota Transportation Department is starting the next round of public presentations and input to the next STIP, or “Statewide Transportation Improvement Plan.” STIP Coordinator Levi Briggs says this plan starts with what they know about current federal funding. Briggs says future funding is fuzzy right now. Briggs says they have a… Read more »
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The Alzheimer’s Association – South Dakota Chapter will hold public forums around the state over the next few months. Executive Director Leslie Morrow says they want to tell people about the resources out there. Morrow says they also want to hear concerns that people have. Morrow says people in rural areas may not… Read more »
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Members of the Joint Committee on Appropriations of the South Dakota legislature spent three days last week touring east river state facilities. Committee Co-Chair, Senator Jean Hunhoff of Yankton says it was very productive. Hunhoff says they could have spent more time at each stop. Hunhoff says many members had never seen some… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C.(KBHB) – The Senate Ag Committee was holding a hearing Wednesday to discuss the issue of cattle market manipulation and anti-competitive practices by the meat packers. South Dakota Senator John Thune was among those chairing the meeting and hearing input from witnesses – including Justin Tupper – cattle producer and manager of St Onge… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C.(HubCityRadio)- On Wednesday Congressman Dusty Johnson held a tele town hall to discuss issues with the citizens of South Dakota. Johnson talks about the concerns about the drought condition impacting the grassland in South Dakota. Johnson talks about the importance of being vaccinated even if you had COVID-19. Johnson talks why he is opposed… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Wednesday, District 3 representative Carl Perry, who is on the Medical Marijuana Subcommittee a recap of the meeting that took place Monday at Pierre. Representative Perry summarized statements made by Yvonne Taylor, Executive Director of SD Municipal League about whether municipalities may or may not be interested in having dispensaries. Jason Wahl… Read more »
