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PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The Joint Committee on Appropriations has set the revenue targets they will be working with as they attempt to write a state budget for next year. Committee member, Representative Linda Duba of Sioux Falls says it’s a big target. Duba says there will be hundreds of millions of dollars flowing through the state,… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota House passed a bill this week that would require backers of constitutional amendment petition drives to get signatures from each legislative district. Assistant House Minority Leader Erin Healy of Sioux Falls questions the intent of the bill. Healy says the current petition signature process has worked well. Healy says that… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The Joint Committee on Appropriations of the South Dakota legislature agreed on projections of a five percent increase in state revenues through next year. Committee Chair, Senator Jean Hunhoff of Yankton, says they have had a pretty good track record. Hunhoff says the projection was a compromise. Hunhoff says there will be increasing… Read more »
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The deadline to apply for “Build Dakota” scholarships for the fall term is coming up soon. Program Manager Deni (danny) Martin says it’s a great opportunity for students or those looking to upgrade their skills. Martin says its been a successful program. Martin says the program is a cooperative effort with businesses helping… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D. (SDBA) – Democratic legislative leaders say Republican Gov. Kristi Noem is to blame for failing to pass her campaign promise to take the sales tax off food. They say the lack of gubernatorial news conferences to sell her plan to the public and her failure to engage legislators before the vote led to… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- A bill that would annually adjust the Medicaid rate for community based providers to one hundred percent was debated in the South Dakota House Wednesday. Sponsor, Representative Chris Karr of Sioux Falls said most providers have been operating in the red for years. Representative Tony Venhuizen of Sioux Falls says the bill could… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota state Senators debated a bill that would provide treatment for people arrested on a charge of ingestion of drugs. South Dakota is one of a few states that still has criminal penalties for consuming an illegal drug. Senator Michael Rohl (roll) of Aberdeen led the hoghouse that brought the bill to… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D. (SDBA) — The South Dakota House Wednesday overwhelmingly passes the largest tax cut in the state’s history. HB 1137 reduces the state sales and use tax from 4.5% to 4.2% It passed on a 66 to 3 vote. Supporters say it would be a $104 million tax cut. Bill sponsor, Republican Chris Karr… Read more »
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Several bills dealing with underground pipelines and the use of eminent domain are circulating in the South Dakota legislature. Jessie Harris with Summit Carbon Solutions says they are staying active in Pierre and out on their proposed pipeline route. Summit Carbon Solutions is one of two companies applying to build pipelines to carry… Read more »
STURGIS, S.D. – The Sturgis City Council Tuesday night approved a resolution to recruit for the hiring of a city manager. The move follows the recent announcement by current City Manager Daniel Ainslie that he has taken a job with the city of Rapid City. The council discussed the process concerning the two executive officer… Read more »
