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PIERRE, S.D.(SDBA) – A South Dakota Senator is receiving disciplinary action after gifting a bottle of syrup to a fellow lawmaker. Sen. Tom Pischke of Dell Rapids has been barred from both the chambers of the state House of Representatives and the lobby behind the chamber by Speaker Hugh Bartels, for allegedly violating Legislative code… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. (AP) — South Dakota Sen. John Thune is entering the race to be the next Republican leader of the U.S. Senate after Sen. Mitch McConnell steps away from the post in November. Thune is currently the No. 2 Senate Republican. He said in an interview with South Dakota’s Keloland News that “I hope… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – The state of South Dakota and Governor Kristi Noem have won Site Selection Magazine’s 2023 Governor’s Cup. South Dakota received this honor for having the most economic development projects per capita in the nation. You can read the full article here. “We stay true to our values in South Dakota. Our… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (SDBA) — House members amended and passed a bill Monday that would allow retired South Dakota judges and justices to serve on the Public Utilities Commission in the event of a vacancy or disqualification.  However, the amendment to SB177 changes the original bill to allow the appointment of former judges and justices only… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley is praising Monday’s U.S. Supreme Court decision that allows former President Donald Trump to appear on the ballot for the Colorado state Presidential Primary election. The high court unanimously reversed the Colorado State Supreme Court decision that ruled Trump should not be allowed on the… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- A Minnesota truck driver has been ticketed by Pierre police after the he got his 18-wheeler stuck under the Pierre Railroad viaduct.  Pierre Police Captain Dusty Pelle says the crash happened Monday around 7:50 am.  The driver of the truck, 37 year-old Ahmed Ibrahim of Willmar was northbound on Pierre Street when his… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – On Monday, Governor Kristi Noem signed HB 1231, which places restrictions on the ownership of agricultural land, stopping six evil foreign governments and foreign entities from those governments from buying up South Dakota’s precious ag land, into law. “South Dakota respects the Freedom to farm and ranch. That Freedom should not… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Aberdeen Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department want YOU to “Be Part of the Fun!” Summer Job Application are being Accepted NOW! Want more information about available positions come to the PARKS, RECREATION & FORESTRY SUMMER JOB FAIR When: Tuesday, March 5 Time: 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. Where: Aberdeen Recreation and Cultural Center… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(SD News Watch)- Of the eight citizen-led ballot questions approved for circulation, three will definitely meet the signature threshold to make the ballot, according to News Watch analysis and interviews with political leaders and ballot sponsors. Here’s reporter Stu Whitney with more: The deadline to submit petitions for ballot measure is May 7th.

HURON, S.D.(Press Release) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that agricultural producers and private landowners can begin signing up for the general Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) starting March 4 and running through March 29, 2024. This conservation opportunity gives producers tools to conserve wildlife habitat while achieving other conservation benefits, including sequestering carbon… Read more »