PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- A bill that would have set up a funding source for regional county jails was killed in the South Dakota legislature last week. That continued a trend of lawmakers killing bills that aided counties. House Majority Leader Will Mortenson of Pierre says county budget increases were limited for a reason. Mortenson says counties… Read more »
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Aberdeen City Council approves resolution for City Manager to executive documentation for major water project
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen City Council on Monday night discussed a resolution authorizing the City Manager to executive documentation for the WINS project. WINS stands for “Water Investment in Northern South Dakota”. This is in conjunction with WEB Water & BDM Rural Water Systems, Inc. City Manager Joe Gaa talks about a committee working with… Read more »
Grocery Tax Repeal now HB1094 passes the South Dakota Senate, now returns to the House
PIERRE, S.D. (SDBA) – The state Senate passes another sales tax reduction by a single vote this afternoon (Monday). HB 1094 was “hog housed” (had its original contents removed) and replaced with repealing the sales tax on groceries. The vote was 18 to 17. Supporters say removing the sales tax on food would save taxpayers… Read more »
HB1137 passes the South Dakota Senate with amendment
PIERRE, S.D. (SDBA) – Legislators say it could be four days if tax cut ping-pong. On Monday, the Senate passed an amended HB 1137 that would reduce the reduction in the overall sales tax from 4.5% to 4.3%. As passed in the House, the bill was a 4.2% cut. Instead of a $100 million-plus tax… Read more »
South Dakota House fails to pass SB197
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 »
SB1 passes the South Dakota House
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 »
Edmunds County farmer & Aberdeen Insurance Agent receives national award
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 »
South Dakota legislature to debate tax cuts this week
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 »
Senator John Thune talks about his trip to the Southern Border
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 »
Legislators to decide which tax cut this week
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 »