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PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota legislators are back in Pierre for the final four days of the main run of the 2021 session. A budget has to be written and approved before the Thursday deadline. Senate Appropriations Committee Chair, Jean Hunhoff of Yankton, says there are still details to be settled. Hunhoff says some agencies may… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 3 new COVID-related deaths over the weekend, while active cases & hospitalizations declined, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health today. The death total currently at 1,901. The state had 222 new cases and 257 recoveries, decreasing active infections to 2,067. Those hospitalized in… Read more »
SISSETON, S.D.(Press Release) – A Herman, MN man has been identified as the person who died Tuesday in a two-vehicle crash north of Sisseton. Preliminary crash information indicated that a 2021 Chevrolet Silverado pickup, traveling northbound on Interstate 29, was parked on the shoulder of the road due to a flat tire. The driver was… Read more »
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 »
