PIERRE, S.D. (SDBA) — The South Dakota House passed HB1071 61 to 7, reflecting a renewed interest in nuclear energy. The bill, sponsored by Republican Rep. Mike Weisgram (wise-graham), aims to revise a state law provision granting the governor authority to enter agreements with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC). Supporters assert two critical reasons for… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(South Dakota News Watch)- Gov. Kristi Noem is one of the most frequent names mentioned as a possible running mate for former president Donald Trump if he secures the 2024 Republican nomination. South Dakota News Watch reporter Stu Whitney traveled across the border to the Iowa Caucuses this week to gauge how voters… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C.(Press Release) – On Thursday, U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) joined the filing of the amicus brief opposing the Colorado Supreme Court’s decision to remove former President Donald Trump from the Colorado ballot. “Donald Trump hasn’t been convicted of or charged with insurrection,” said Johnson. “Using the 14th amendment to kick him off the ballot is… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(AberdeenInsider)- The Aberdeen Dome is once again open after furnace issues caused the facility to close for a few days. Problems started Saturday, Jan. 13 as temperatures plummeted below zero and prompted a weekend closure that extended through Wednesday, Jan. 17. Aquatics and Recreation Supervisor Travis Lemer said one of the two blower motors… Read more »

OMAHA, N.E.(KELO)- Our regional economy is showing more signs of struggle. Creighton University’s monthly Rural Mainstreet Index remains in negative territory…for the fifth straight month. Economist Ernie Goss says South Dakota is one of the few bright spots in the 10-state survey of smaller community bankers. Goss says higher borrowing costs, tighter credit and weaker… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(SDBA)- The South Dakota Senate Commerce & Energy Committee unanimously passed SB 35. It would give lottery winners the right to consent or not to have their name and likeness used in promotional materials following a significant lottery win. The sponsor, Republican Sen. Brent Hoffman from Hartford, said South Dakota is supposed to be… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (SDBA) — A bill clarifying that medical marijuana users can be banned from “safety-sensitive” jobs passes the Senate Commerce and Energy Committee Thursday. The committee also passes a bill giving lottery winners a choice of whether to make their name and likeness public. Lobbyists for the construction trades and retailers supported SB12, the… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- A bill to put members of the South Dakota Legislature on the Capitol Complex Beautification and Restoration Commission has passed the South Dakota House.  House Bill 1011 will pulled from the consent calendar by Representative Tina Mullaly.  It was presented by Representative Will Mortenson. Mullaly got no answers from Mortenson about the bill.… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- A bill in the South Dakota Legislation that would adjust how South Dakota deals with daylight saving time has run out of time in the House State Affairs Committee.  District 20 Representative Ben Krohmer of Mitchell says House Bill 1009 would adjust the state’s time zones and not clocks. Fort Pierre is in… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(KJJQ)- The Senate State Affairs Committee passes a bill(SB20) that would establish the crime of threatening or intimidating an election official or election worker. It was brought on behalf of the Secretary of State. Deputy Secretary of State Thomas Deadrick says election workers around the country report being threatened. He says it hasn’t been… Read more »