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Joint Committee on Appropriations hearing testimony about funding for schools

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The Joint Committee on Appropriations of the South Dakota legislature talked about school funding again. Wade Pogany, executive director of the Associated School Boards, said the Blue Ribbon committee of 2015 helped teachers catch up on pay. Representative Ernie Otten of Tea says there were some recommendations of the Blue Ribbon committee that… Read more »

Joint Committee on Appropriations hearing testimony about funding for schools

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The Joint Committee on Appropriations of the South Dakota legislature talked about school funding again. Wade Pogany, executive director of the Associated School Boards, said the Blue Ribbon committee of 2015 helped teachers catch up on pay. Representative Ernie Otten of Tea says there were some recommendations of the Blue Ribbon committee that… Read more »

Rural electric cooperatives meeting in Pierre this week

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- Managers of rural electric cooperatives have been meeting in Pierre this week. South Dakota Rural Electric Association general manager Steve Barnett says there are some common problems. Barnett says most cooperatives are seeing rising demand for electricity and assuring service is critical. Barnett says moving to carbon free or “green” power sources will… Read more »

Rural electric cooperatives meeting in Pierre this week

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- Managers of rural electric cooperatives have been meeting in Pierre this week. South Dakota Rural Electric Association general manager Steve Barnett says there are some common problems. Barnett says most cooperatives are seeing rising demand for electricity and assuring service is critical. Barnett says moving to carbon free or “green” power sources will… Read more »

South Dakota Bankers Association talks impact with SB41

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- While mortgage lending has slowed across the state due to rising interest rates, a state program may provide a kick. South Dakota Bankers Association President Karl Adam says the two hundred million dollar housing bill passed by the legislature will make a difference. Adam says the funding will help with housing developments across… Read more »

South Dakota Bankers Association talks impact with SB41

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- While mortgage lending has slowed across the state due to rising interest rates, a state program may provide a kick. South Dakota Bankers Association President Karl Adam says the two hundred million dollar housing bill passed by the legislature will make a difference. Adam says the funding will help with housing developments across… Read more »

HB1133 passes the South Dakota House

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The South Dakota House passed HB1133 dealing with the issue of the definition of a commodity for the purpose of eminent domain. The bill’s prime sponsor, Representative Karla Lems of Canton talks about what the bill is about. District 22 Representative Roger Chase of Huron explains that CO2 is a commodity. District 23… Read more »

HB1133 passes the South Dakota House

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The South Dakota House passed HB1133 dealing with the issue of the definition of a commodity for the purpose of eminent domain. The bill’s prime sponsor, Representative Karla Lems of Canton talks about what the bill is about. District 22 Representative Roger Chase of Huron explains that CO2 is a commodity. District 23… Read more »

HB1189 passes House Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee

PIERRE, S.D.(KJJQ)- The House Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee of the South Dakota Legislature passes a bill Thursday designed to start closing a loophole in the foreign ownership of ag land. Currently, state law prohibits ownership of more than 160 acres of ag land. House Majority Leader Will Mortenson of Pierre says it does not… Read more »

HB1189 passes House Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee

PIERRE, S.D.(KJJQ)- The House Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee of the South Dakota Legislature passes a bill Thursday designed to start closing a loophole in the foreign ownership of ag land. Currently, state law prohibits ownership of more than 160 acres of ag land. House Majority Leader Will Mortenson of Pierre says it does not… Read more »

Northern State University bands to present ‘American Soundscapes’ on tonight

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – Northern State University Bands will present “American Soundscapes” at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 9, in the Johnson Fine Arts Center Jewett Theater. The concert will feature performances by the Symphonic Band, directed by Dr. Audrey Miller; Percussion Ensemble, directed by Dr. Terry Beckler; Low Brass Ensemble, directed by Dr. Travis Netzer;… Read more »

Northern State University bands to present ‘American Soundscapes’ on tonight

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – Northern State University Bands will present “American Soundscapes” at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 9, in the Johnson Fine Arts Center Jewett Theater. The concert will feature performances by the Symphonic Band, directed by Dr. Audrey Miller; Percussion Ensemble, directed by Dr. Terry Beckler; Low Brass Ensemble, directed by Dr. Travis Netzer;… Read more »

HB1080 passes the Senate Health and Services Committee

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- A bill that would prohibit certain medical and surgical interventions on  minor patients, dealing with gender issues, was passed by the South Dakota Senate Health and Human Services Committee. Bill Sponsor, Senator Al Novstrup (nor-strup) of Aberdeen told the committee its about protecting children. Justin Bell, a lobbyist for the state Medical Association,… Read more »

HB1080 passes the Senate Health and Services Committee

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- A bill that would prohibit certain medical and surgical interventions on  minor patients, dealing with gender issues, was passed by the South Dakota Senate Health and Human Services Committee. Bill Sponsor, Senator Al Novstrup (nor-strup) of Aberdeen told the committee its about protecting children. Justin Bell, a lobbyist for the state Medical Association,… Read more »

Senator Rounds react to the President’s State of the Union Address

WASHINGTON, D.C.(HubCityRadio)- President Joe Biden delivered the yearly State of the Union Address on Tuesday night.  Senator Rounds offer his thought on some of the topics the President discussed. Senator Rounds gave his overall impression on the speech itself. President Biden attempted to offer solutions to address the issue with the southern border.  Senator Rounds… Read more »

Senator Rounds react to the President’s State of the Union Address

WASHINGTON, D.C.(HubCityRadio)- President Joe Biden delivered the yearly State of the Union Address on Tuesday night.  Senator Rounds offer his thought on some of the topics the President discussed. Senator Rounds gave his overall impression on the speech itself. President Biden attempted to offer solutions to address the issue with the southern border.  Senator Rounds… Read more »

South Dakota House Committee approve bill for providing paid family leave for state employees

PIERRE, S.D. (SDBA) — A House committee this Wednesday recommends passage of a Noem Administration-backed proposal that would change how the state pays state employees for family leave. It would also set up a means for other governments and private businesses to participate in the paid family leave program. Rachel Oglesby, an advisor to Gov.… Read more »

South Dakota House Committee approve bill for providing paid family leave for state employees

PIERRE, S.D. (SDBA) — A House committee this Wednesday recommends passage of a Noem Administration-backed proposal that would change how the state pays state employees for family leave. It would also set up a means for other governments and private businesses to participate in the paid family leave program. Rachel Oglesby, an advisor to Gov.… Read more »

Sturgis City Council looking into creating a new ordinance for the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally

STURGIS, S.D.(KBHB) – The city of Sturgis began discussions this week on the possible creation of a new City of Sturgis Motorcycle Rally Ordinance. City Manager Daniel Ainslie says the purpose of this proposed title is twofold. Ainslie says first, it would consolidate all of the various portions of the City Ordinances into a singular… Read more »

Sturgis City Council looking into creating a new ordinance for the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally

STURGIS, S.D.(KBHB) – The city of Sturgis began discussions this week on the possible creation of a new City of Sturgis Motorcycle Rally Ordinance. City Manager Daniel Ainslie says the purpose of this proposed title is twofold. Ainslie says first, it would consolidate all of the various portions of the City Ordinances into a singular… Read more »