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PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- While a bill eliminating designated democratic representation on the South Dakota Board of Regents was killed in committee, Senate Minority Leader Troy Heinert of Mission, says its part of a troubling trend. Heinert says republicans don’t represent a majority of registered voters in the state. Heinert says state government works better with more… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- A bill that could make major changes to state employee health benefits made it through the legislature with few details and little debate. Eric Olilla, Executive Director of the South Dakota State Employees Organization, says it appears the bill would return employee health premium payments to the state. Olilla says the details didn’t… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota legislators will have to come up with final passage of rules for medical marijuana this week. Changes were proposed to the legislation introduced by the passage of “IM26” by voters last November. House Minority Leader Jamie Smith of Sioux Falls says some members don’t respect the voters. Smith says legislators… Read more »
WASHINGTON (AP) — An exhausted Senate has narrowly approved a $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill. The vote gives President Joe Biden and his Democratic allies a victory that they say is crucial for hoisting the country out of the pandemic and economic doldrums. Final passage came after the Senate voted all night on a series… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported no new COVID-related deaths, while active cases increased while hospitalizations remained the same, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health today. The death total currently at 1,896. The state had 149 new cases and 134 recoveries, increasing active infections to 2,109. Those hospitalized in… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- Homeowners and businesses could feel some real gas pains when they get their energy bills for February. Due to a massive cold outbreak, natural gas usage set records from North Dakota to Texas. Gas prices soared due to heavy demand. South Dakota Public Utilities Commission Chairman Chris Nelson says energy companies will pass… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota legislators are running out of days to get their work done. House Majority Leader Kent Peterson of Salem says they had a very busy week. Peterson says he is proud of the work they did to get the “Freedom Scholarship” program passed. Peterson says it is an historic year for the… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported no new COVID-related deaths, while active cases increased while hospitalizations decreased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health today. The death total currently at 1,896. The state had 165 new cases and 124 recoveries, increasing active infections to 2,096. Those hospitalized in connection with… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Thursday Aberdeen Mayor Travis Schaunaman delivered the State of the City Address. Mayor Schaunaman talks businesses in the city in 2020. Mayor Schaunaman told us about some of the improvements made in private and public properties. The mayor also talks how key the farm economy will have an impact in the community… Read more »
HIGHMORE, S.D.(Argus Leader)- The South Dakota attorney general facing misdemeanor charges after authorities say he struck and killed a pedestrian with his car last year is scheduled to appear in court later this month. Jason Ravnsborg, 44, is scheduled to make an initial appearance at 4 p.m. March 12 in Hughes County, according to South… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota legislators are still dealing with marijuana related bills as they head to next weeks adjournment of the main run of the session. Representative Ryan Cwach of Yankton says there is no reason they can’t set the rules for medical marijuana by July first. A bill is in play that would delay… Read more »
WATERTOWN, S.D.(KWAT)–Embattled Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg has resisted calls to step away from his job as he navigates his way through legal troubles. Ravnsborg is charged with three misdemeanors for hitting and killing a man with his car on a highway near Highmore nearly six months ago. Governor Kristi Noem was asked today if she’s… Read more »
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Former South Dakota Democratic Party Executive Director Pam Cole has joined “Dakotans for Health” a group pushing a Medicaid expansion ballot issue. Cole says she is starting to organize the effort. Cole wants to have a network of people working the petition drive. Cole says there are too many people in the state… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The full Senate will get a chance to debate the proposed merger of the South Dakota Ag Department with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources. The Senate Ag & Natural Resources Committee Thursday morning debated a Senate Resolution of Disapproval to the merger proposed by Governor Kristi Noem. Senator Troy Heinert of… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – The 2021 Aberdeen Area and Northern State University Job Fair will take place 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Wednesday, April 7, in the NSU Barnett Center. NSU Career Services is partnering with Hub City Radio, SD Job Services/Department of Labor, and the Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce on the event to bring a… Read more »
