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PIERRE, S.D. (SDBA) – Fifty million dollars more for water projects came within two votes of passing in the House Thursday. SB 156 would have provided federal infrastructure funds to be used between now and 2025. The vote was 45 to 25 and failed because it needed a two-thirds majority to pass as an appropriation.… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- District 3 Senator Al Novstrup & Representative Carl Perry took a look back at this year’s legislative session & look ahead to Veto Day on Monday March 27th. Both legislators had a hard time getting bill they were sponsored to clear their respective chambers. Senator Novstrup talks about tackling some tough issues. The… Read more »
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Following the failure of the South Dakota legislature to cut the food tax, “Dakotans for Health” will now move ahead with a petition drive to repeal the tax. Spokesman Rick Weiland says they will now send their petitions to the Secretary of States office for final approval. Weiland says they want the options… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota legislature signed off on a seven point four-billion-dollar state budget and then adjourned the main run of the 2023 session. Joint Committee on Appropriations Chair, Senator Jean Hunhoff of Yankton told Senators that it’s a good bill. Hunhoff says they singled out Medicaid providers for an extra increase. Hunhoff says… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem has vetoed HB1193, the revision of the uniform commercial code. In her letter she said “HB 1193 adopts a definition of ‘money’ to specifically exclude cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, as well as other digital assets. At the same time, these UCC revisions include Central Bank Digital Currencies as money.”… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- Former state lawmaker and Secretary of State Shantel Krebs has been named the interim leader of Avera St. Mary’s hospital in Pierre. Avera Health Director of Media Relations Cale Feller confirmed that Krebs has been appointed to lead St. Mary’s on an interim basis as Dr. Mikel Holland is on a medical leave. … Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – On Thursday, Governor Kristi Noem VETOED House Bill 1193, which would infringe upon Freedom in digital currency. You can find Governor Noem’s VETO letter here. “HB 1193 adopts a definition of ‘money’ to specifically exclude cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, as well as other digital assets. At the same time, these UCC revisions… Read more »
Washington, D.C.(Press Release) – On Tuesday, U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) will hold a ribbon cutting for his new Aberdeen district office location. Members of the public are welcome to attend the ribbon cutting. Earlier in the day, Johnson will visit with high school and middle school students at Miller School. What: Miller School Visit… Read more »
BROOKINGS, S.D.(KJJQ)- Missouri River Energy Services is planning a solar power facility at Brookings. They have acquired 80-acres south of the Brookings Regional Landfill for a five megawatt project. Joni Livinston is Vice President of Member Services and Communications for M-R-E-S. Nick Fanning is a resource engineer with M-R-E-S. Fanning says the project will connect… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- As action on the floor of the South Dakota legislature winds down, committee discussion has turned to possible summer studies. Senator Randy Deibert of Spearfish brought an idea to study county government finances to the Senate Local Government Committee. Deibert used his home of Lawrence County as an example of services that are… Read more »
