PIERRE, S.D. (SDBA) – South Dakota’s House of Representatives defeats a bill this morning (Monday) that prohibited a legislator’s spouse from being a lobbyist. SB 197 failed 24 to 44. The bill had previously passed the Senate. Bill sponsor, Democratic Rep. Linda Duba from Sioux Falls, said the bill was not targeting any specific legislator… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (SDBA) – The South Dakota Legislature passes a bill Monday that adds Post Traumatic Stress Disorder to the list of approved medical marijuana certifications. SB 1 passed the House 36 to 32. Republican Rep. Ernie Otten from Tea said adding PTSD gives people relief. Rep. Otten also said he was surprised at some… Read more »

HURON, S.D.(Press Release) – Edmunds County farmer and Farmers Union Insurance agent, Cameron Lux was recognized today, by National Farmers Union during the 2023 National Convention held in San Francisco, California, with the Bruce Miller Award for his dedicated service to family farmers and ranchers. “This award recognizes individuals who demonstrate the mission and vision… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- Picking among competing tax cuts will be a priority for South Dakota legislators this week. District 18 Representative Mike Stevens of Yankton says he is optimistic some cut will pass. Governor Kristi Noem has threatened a veto of the budget bill if her food tax cut is not included. Stevens says they can’t… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota Senator John Thune was in a group of republican Senators that spent time at the US – Mexican border in Texas last week. He says border issues are felt as far north as South Dakota. Thune says it seems like there are simple solutions. Thune says they also heard about a… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota legislators will have to decide what kind and how much of a tax cut to pass next week. District 17 Representative Bill Shorma of Dakota Dunes says the money is there. Shorma say he supports the sales tax cut of point three percent. He says that money will circulate in the… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Walkers on the Auld-Brokaw Trail in Yankton later this summer may see police hot wheeling on the path. Police Chief Jason Foote had a proposal to the City Commission this week to buy two electric bikes for the department. Foote says they plan to have one bike cop per shift. Foote says they… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- As the snow melts across the northern plains into the spring, some flooding is expected. Kevin Low with the Missouri Basin River Forecast Center says some of the usual areas along the James River will see high water. Low says there could also be flooding along the Big Sioux River. Low says some… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- When legislators return to Pierre on Monday, the priority will be to put the pieces of the budget together. District 17 Representative Chris Kassin of Vermillion, a member of the Appropriations Committee, says they have to decide on how much spending the state can afford. While the Governor proposed a five percent increase… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Saturday, the Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce held their final Cracker Barrel for the 2023 legislative session. Six of the nine legislators from Districts 1, 3, & 23 appeared. District 1 Representative Joe Donnell from Sisseton talked about SB16 that dealt with railway from Sisseton to Milbank. District 3 Representative Carl Perry of… Read more »