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February 7, 2024

Congressman Johnson comment on international trade

WASHINGTON, D.C.(KELO)- U.S. farmers aren’t getting a fair shake on the international market. That according to Congressman Dusty Johnson. Appearing on RFD-TV, Johnson said problems created by shipping companies during the Covid pandemic exposed the problem. Johnson says federal officials need to use the tools his bill provides to level the playing field.

February 7, 2024

Outdoor rinks closed for the season

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The Aberdeen Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department is announcing that the city outdoor ice rinks will be closed for the season as of Wednesday, February 7. This means the warming houses are not open and the ice rink surfaces will not be maintained. Recreational skating continues at the Odde Indoor Ice Arena… Read more »

February 7, 2024

Senator Thune commend members from the 28th Bomb Wing

WASHINGTON, D.C.(KELO)- They can generate combat power that can strike anywhere in the world at any time. Senator John Thune is commending members of the 28th Bomb Wing’s air crews and maintainers from Ellsworth Air Force Base. They participated in last week’s strike on 85 targets in the Middle East, responding to attacks on U.S.… Read more »

February 7, 2024

Reaction to bills dealing with pipelines this week

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KELO)- They suffered some defeats in the legislature this week, but they aren’t giving up. Carbon capture pipeline opponents say the glut of pipeline bills considered this week demonstrates there’s a problem. Former legislator Craig Schaunaman says the bills that were passed are a move in the right direction, but don’t protect landowners from… Read more »

February 6, 2024

Senate Commerce & Energy Committee defeat pro-labor bills

PIERRE, S.D. (SDBA) — A trio of pro-labor bills died on party-line votes in a Senate committee Tuesday. On 8 to 1 votes, the Senate Commerce and Energy Committee sent Senate Bills 145, 163, and 179 to the 41st legislative day, killing them. Democratic Sen. Reynold Nesiba from Sioux Falls sponsored all three bills. SB145… Read more »

February 6, 2024

Flags at Half-Staff statewide in honor of Chief Deputy Ken Prorok

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – Governor Kristi Noem ordered that flags be flown at half-staff statewide from sunrise until sunset on Thursday February 8, 2024, in honor of Moody County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy Ken Prorok, who was killed in the line of duty on February 2. “We are grateful for the life and service of… Read more »

February 6, 2024

Senate Judiciary Committee defeat SJR506(gun rights)

PIERRE, S.D. (SDBA) — South Dakota legislators rejected a ballot measure Tuesday that would have expanded gun rights in the state. The Senate Judiciary Committee voted 7 to 0 to send SJR506 to the 41st legislative day, killing the measure. Republican Sen. Julie Frye-Mueller from Rapid City sponsored the resolution. The measure would have limited when… Read more »

February 6, 2024

Senator Thune address his thoughts on the border deal

WASHINGTON, D.C.(KELO)- Senator John Thune is continuing to work on a border deal, but House Republicans say it’s a waste of time. Supporters of the bipartisan Senate border deal say it’s the most significant border security package in decades. GOP leaders say it will do little to solve border problems. Senator Thune outlines what a… Read more »