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MITCHELL, S.D.(KMIT)- Members of the South Dakota House Select Committee on Investigation will meet again when legislators return to Pierre for veto day on March 28th, and their report will be turned over to the full House. The committee has been considering the impeachment of Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg for his conduct following the crash… Read more »
WASHINTON, D.C.(KOTA)- With a lot still uncertain regarding the future of some veterans’ hospitals in the Black Hills, the larger Veterans Affairs Department remains somewhat controversial. South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds, a Republican who sits on the Senate Armed Services Committee, took an opportunity to describe what the ideal VA for him would be. Rounds… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- There have been some comments and complaints about the slow pace of the Special legislative Committee investigating the possible impeachment of South Dakota Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg. Dave Owen, President of the state Chamber of Commerce and Industry, says its outside normal legislative business. Owen says the committee needs to move carefully. Committee… Read more »
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- One of the final agreements for South Dakota legislators in reaching a state budget deal was rules on spending federal dollars. Senator Jean Hunhoff of Yankton says they put an end date on that spending authority. Hunhoff, Co-Chair of the Joint Committee on Appropriations, says legislators will monitor how state agencies are handling… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The Federal Reserve Board voted Wednesday to increase the prime interest rate by a quarter point. The rate had been near zero since mid-2020 in reaction to the pandemic. South Dakota Bankers Association President Karl Adam says the hike was anticipated for some time. Adam says this hike sets the stage for several… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- Members of the legislatures Select Committee on Investigation are promising action when they return to Pierre later this month. The group is deciding on the possible impeachment of Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg. Committee member, Representative Ryan Cwach of Yankton, says they were working double duty during the session. Cwach says they will release… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 1 new COVID-related death, while active cases & hospitalizations decreased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 2,871. The state had 47 new cases and 90 recoveries, decreasing active infections to 2,635. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus is… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C.(KMIT)- South Dakota Senator John Thune made an appearance on Fox News yesterday, and the topic was the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Thune says the United States should give Ukraine whatever they need in their fight against the Russians. Thune says there has been a bipartisan effort by Congress to persuade the Biden administration… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Thursday, the Brown County Fair Board announce the rock act that will be performing at this year fair. BCF President Suzanne Moen made the announcement. Opening act will be announced at a late date. The concert is sponsored by HubCityRadio & the South Dakota Army National Guard. Tickets go on sale beginning… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The City of Aberdeen Public Works Department announces that effective Friday March 18, 2022, spring load limits will be put in place. Businesses that need a business access permit or annual permit must apply for permits in order to comply with the load limit regulations
