ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The House Commerce & Energy Committee discuss HB1256 Monday night. HB1256 which establish percentage requirements for voluntary agreements governing pipeline construction prior to the filing of a petition for condemnation. Prime sponsor was Representative was John Sjaarda of Valley Springs who was looking to establish a 90% requirement for this petition. Supporters of… Read more »
Weekly High Scores Week 20 High Games Men Ken Jacobson 278 Randy Hagen 267 Chris Feiock 258 Jeramy McHugh 258 Carter Heib 256 High Games Women Tannah Messerole 266 Ellen Fischbach 242 Brianna Kuckelburg- Ramsey 230… Read more »
The South Dakota Prep Media basketball polls for the week of Feb. 12 are listed below, ranking the top-five teams in each class, record, total points and previous ranking. First-place votes received are indicated in parentheses. Boys Class AA 1. Mitchell (18) 14-1 90 1 2. Harrisburg 11-3 68 3 3. Brandon Valley 11-3 50 5 4. Roosevelt 11-4 44 2 5. Washington 10-6 8 4 Receiving votes: Stevens 7,… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D. (SDBA) — Scientifically, lithium is not a precious metal. And as of Monday, legislatively, it won’t be taxed in South Dakota. At least not yet. On a reconsideration vote, the Senate again failed to pass taxing lithium at the severance tax rate of 5% on a 21 to 12 vote. HB1043 needed a… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The Aberdeen Community Concert Association (ACCA) is excited for their next concert of the 2023-24 Season. The Starlets will perform on Thursday, February 22 at 7:00 pm at the Harvey and Cynthia Jewett Theatre in the NSU Johnson Fine Art Center. Inspired by iconic girl groups The Ronettes, The Angels, The Shirelles… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- SB32 which provide for the distribution of tax revenue from certain gross receipts occurring on fairgrounds will have a hearing date with the South Dakota Senate Taxation Committee on Wednesday beginning at 10am. Prime sponsor is Senator Al Novstrup of Aberdeen. Novstrup hopes other counties running fairs will offer support for this bill.… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(KXLG)- Local Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in South Dakota have an extremely rare opportunity to apply for a portion of $7.5 million in grant money before it expires for developing and implementing systems and solutions to support the sustainability of these critical services. Secretary of Health Melissa Magstadt explains more about the first two… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(KELO)- The South Dakota Legislature has been trying to push teacher pay higher for several years. This year, they’re working to put some teeth into their efforts. State Education Secretary Dr. Joseph Graves testified on the latest compensation proposal Monday. South Dakota ranks 49th in the nation for average teacher pay.
PIERRE, S.D.(KELO)- South Dakota Lawmakers are still searching for ways to outlaw obscene acts on college and university campuses. The House Education committee endorsed a bill this morning that forbids the support of obscene, live acts as well as holding them on state property. Representative Chris Karr of Sioux Falls sponsored the bill. The bill… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – On Monday, Governor Kristi Noem appointed Mike Walsh to represent District 35 in the South Dakota Senate, effective immediately. “I am excited to appoint Mike to this role,” said Governor Noem. “He has a well-rounded background in public service, and I am confident he will be able to address South Dakota’s… Read more »
