PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – On Monday, Governor Kristi Noem released polling data indicating that South Dakotans strongly prefer the elimination of the grocery sales tax to other potential tax cut options. A memo summarizing the poll results is attached. The poll was conducted by Front Porch Strategies on behalf of South Dakota Strong Leadership PAC. Front… Read more »
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South Dakota Legislature looking to setup a summer study to deal with daycare
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- It appears that any major discussion about daycare in South Dakota may have to wait until summer. Senate Majority Leader Casey Crabtree of Madison says they know it’s a problem. Crabtree says that and other issues could move to summer studies. Crabtree says workforce shortages is the driving factor. Finding daycare space is… Read more »
Long term forecast calls for cooler than normal spring
COLORADO(WNAX)- A long cool spring is looming in front of us if the forecasts follow through. Becky Bollinger, assistant Colorado State Climatologist moderated this months Northcentral Region Climate update. She says March temperatures could trend below normal. Bollinger says much of the region could see more rain and snow in March. Bollinger says the temperature… Read more »
Feeding South Dakota sees increase need for food since the pandemic
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The need for food continues to rise. Stacey Andernacht with Feeding South Dakota says they felt the demand last year. Andernacht says they are still feeling the impacts of the pandemic. Andernacht says they are seeing more people month to month. Andernacht says the elimination of free lunches in schools is also driving… Read more »
Tax cut bills working their ways through the committees
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- Various tax cut bills are starting to work their way through the South Dakota legislative process. A bill to cut the sales tax on food by two percent was killed in the House Appropriations Committee this week. Sponsor, Representative Oren Lesmeister of Parade said it was an option bill. HB1075 is the bill… Read more »
Legislators looking to use ARPA funds toward water projects
RAPID CITY, S.D.(WNAX)- Legislators are making plans to use unallocated federal pandemic funds. Senator Helene Duhamel of Rapid City says there are some long term needs to be met. Duhamel says the water demand is rising across the state. Duhamel says water projects have been badly underfunded. The Joint Committee on Appropriations will have to… Read more »
Boil Water Advisory has been rescinded
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The precautionary “Boil Water Advisory” issued to the City of Aberdeen water system on February 18th, is hereby rescinded. Bacteriological test results indicate that E. coli and other coliform bacteria are not present in the system. The City regrets any inconvenience this event has caused and appreciate the patience of those affected.… Read more »
Boil Water Advisory for City of Aberdeen, S.D. Water System
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The City of Aberdeen announces a precautionary boil water advisory to customers served water by the Aberdeen Public Works Department. Because of a water main break on a large diameter water pipeline, a boil water advisory has been issued. The location of the break has been identified and work is underway to… Read more »
Water Main Break on the east end of Aberdeen
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Due to a Water Main Break on the east side of town there is low water pressure. The Public Works Department is looking for the source of the issue and will keep everyone updated as soon as we have more information.
House Majority Leader looks back on the week
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota legislators are taking a four day weekend and will pick up the session again on Tuesday. House Majority Leader Will Mortenson of Pierre says it was a notable week. Mortenson says sales taxes continue to grow. Mortenson says they went above and beyond the revenues the Governor set in her budget.… Read more »