PIERRE, S.D.(SDBA)- The Senate Taxation Committee approved a bill Wednesday that would lower the cap on property tax revenue increases for local governments from 3 percent to 2.5 percent annually. House Bill 1235, sponsored by Rep. Greg Jamison, R-Sioux Falls, passed 6-0 with one member excused, despite concerns from local government associations about potential impacts.… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C.(KELO)- U-S Senate Democrats filibustered their way to defeating a bill to prevent transgender women from playing in women’s sports this week. Senator John Thune led the charge on that effort, saying Title Nine funding is under attack. Former SDSU women’s basketball star Myah Selland is criticizing Senator Thune for his position. She says… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C.(HubCityRadio)- On Tuesday night, President Trump delivered his first address to Congress since being sworn in back in January. Here’s how our South Dakota delegation reacted following the speech. Senate Majority Leader John Thune: Senator Mike Rounds:(3:13) Congressman Dusty Johnson:
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Tuesday night, the South Dakota Senate State Affairs heard HCR6009. The resolution request the attorney general to file a lawsuit against the People’s Republic of China and related parties to seek damages related to the COVID-19 global pandemic. Prime sponsor of the resolution was Represenatative Brandei Schaefbauer of Aberdeen. Schaefbauer discuss how the… Read more »
TUES SCHEDULE HIGH SCHOOL BBB Regional Play Continues Area FCU / Insurance Plus Tournament Scoreboard Class B – Region 1 (8) Wilmot (1) Leola/Fred – PPD to FRI March 7th @ 7p. (5) Warner (4) Waverly-SS – PPD to FRI March 7th @ 7p (KSDN). (7) Hitch-Tulare (2) Ab. Christian – PPD… Read more »
RAPID CITY, SD (GoRockers.com) – South Dakota Mines Athletics has announced a leadership change for its men’s and women’s basketball programs. The university will immediately begin a national search for new head coaches. “We deeply appreciate the dedication and impact that Eric Glenn and Jeri Owsley have had on our student-athletes and basketball programs,” said David Crum, Director of Athletics… Read more »
BISMARCK, ND (PlayNorthStar.com) [WBB] – The North Star Athletic Association (NSAA) announced their 2024-25 women’s basketball All-Conference teams and postseason awards Tuesday afternoon. Dakota State (S.D.) earned the final ever North Star Athletic Association Regular Season title outright, winning their fifth consecutive title with a 14-1 conference record. The Trojans host Jamestown (N.D.) in the NSAA… Read more »
Sabrina Zenor, Communications Director for Summit Carbon Solutions released the following statement on their behalf following the passing of HB1052. “Summit Carbon Solutions has been inclusive–signing easement agreements with more than 500 landowners, working with nearly every ethanol plant, and ensuring economic benefits for farmers and ethanol producers in the upper Midwest. The company has… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The South Dakota Senate debated HB1052 on the floor on Tuesday. The bill would prohibit the exercise of eminent domain for a pipeline that carries carbon oxide. Prime sponsor of the bill on the Senate side was Senator Mark Lapka of Leola who in the State Affairs Committee talked about what the bill… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – The state of South Dakota, under the leadership of Governor Larry Rhoden and Former Governor Kristi Noem, has won Site Selection Magazine’s 2024 Governor’s Cup. This marks the second consecutive year that South Dakota has been awarded this prestigious honor for having the most economic development projects per-capita in the nation. You… Read more »
