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SD Senate Health & Human Services discuss various cannabis bills

PIERRE, S.D.(sdba.org)- The Senate Health and Human Services committee met to discuss 12 different bills related to medical cannabis in South Dakota. The bills are focused on ensuring safety for both patients and providers going forward. Governor Kristi Noem has said she wants to have the most patient-focused medical cannabis program in the country. The… Read more »

SD Senate Health & Human Services discuss various cannabis bills

PIERRE, S.D.(sdba.org)- The Senate Health and Human Services committee met to discuss 12 different bills related to medical cannabis in South Dakota. The bills are focused on ensuring safety for both patients and providers going forward. Governor Kristi Noem has said she wants to have the most patient-focused medical cannabis program in the country. The… Read more »

Bridge to connect Pierre & Fort Pierre over the Missouri River delayed to 2023

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- The completion date for the new bridge over the Missouri River connecting Pierre and Fort Pierre has been pushed back to December 2023. South Dakota Department of Transportation Pierre area engineer Dean VanDeWiele told the Fort Pierre City Council Tuesday night the contractor (Jensen Construction Company) has had difficulty drilling the 9’- 6”… Read more »

Bridge to connect Pierre & Fort Pierre over the Missouri River delayed to 2023

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- The completion date for the new bridge over the Missouri River connecting Pierre and Fort Pierre has been pushed back to December 2023. South Dakota Department of Transportation Pierre area engineer Dean VanDeWiele told the Fort Pierre City Council Tuesday night the contractor (Jensen Construction Company) has had difficulty drilling the 9’- 6”… Read more »

SD Senate Education Committee approve bill to expand nursing programs in western South Dakota

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- A plan to improve and expand nursing programs in western South Dakota was approved by the Senate Education committee. SB43 would allow spending up to fifteen million dollars in federal and state funds to expand the health sciences facility at Black Hills State – Rapid City. Black Hills State University President Laurie Nichols… Read more »

SD Senate Education Committee approve bill to expand nursing programs in western South Dakota

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- A plan to improve and expand nursing programs in western South Dakota was approved by the Senate Education committee. SB43 would allow spending up to fifteen million dollars in federal and state funds to expand the health sciences facility at Black Hills State – Rapid City. Black Hills State University President Laurie Nichols… Read more »

SD Senate Education Committee approve the Partners in Education program

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota Senate Education Committee approved some changes to the “Partners in Education” tuition program, but with some dissenting debate. The program uses dollars the state receives from insurance companies as tuition for students to attend private or parochial schools. The bill would increase the funding to three point five million dollars.… Read more »

SD Senate Education Committee approve the Partners in Education program

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota Senate Education Committee approved some changes to the “Partners in Education” tuition program, but with some dissenting debate. The program uses dollars the state receives from insurance companies as tuition for students to attend private or parochial schools. The bill would increase the funding to three point five million dollars.… Read more »

SD Dept of Health reports 13 new COVID-19 related deaths

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 13 new COVID-related deaths, while active cases & hospitalizations increased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 2,573. The state had 6,483 new cases and 2,522 recoveries, increasing active infections to 32,761. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus is… Read more »

SD Dept of Health reports 13 new COVID-19 related deaths

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 13 new COVID-related deaths, while active cases & hospitalizations increased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 2,573. The state had 6,483 new cases and 2,522 recoveries, increasing active infections to 32,761. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus is… Read more »

Growth continues in the Mid America region

OMAHA, N.E.(WNAX)- While the economy in the nine state Mid America region continues to show growth, there may be some problems this year. Creighton University economics professor Ernie Goss says inflation will be a limiting factor. Goss says long term interest rates won’t feel the same impact, at least not right away. Goss says there… Read more »

Growth continues in the Mid America region

OMAHA, N.E.(WNAX)- While the economy in the nine state Mid America region continues to show growth, there may be some problems this year. Creighton University economics professor Ernie Goss says inflation will be a limiting factor. Goss says long term interest rates won’t feel the same impact, at least not right away. Goss says there… Read more »

NSU Center for Public History and Civic Engagement grand opening is Jan. 24

ABERDEEN, S.D. – United States Representative Dusty Johnson will speak at the grand opening event of the Northern State University Center for Public History and Civic Engagement. Johnson will speak at 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 24, in the Centennial Rooms of Northern’s Avera Student Center. He will discuss the importance of civic engagement and current… Read more »

NSU Center for Public History and Civic Engagement grand opening is Jan. 24

ABERDEEN, S.D. – United States Representative Dusty Johnson will speak at the grand opening event of the Northern State University Center for Public History and Civic Engagement. Johnson will speak at 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 24, in the Centennial Rooms of Northern’s Avera Student Center. He will discuss the importance of civic engagement and current… Read more »

A bill to require legislative redistricting to be a joint committee heads to the House floor

PIERRE, S.D.(KJJQ)- A bill that would require legislative redistricting to be handled by a joint committee of house and senate lawmakers easily clears House State Affairs Wednesday morning. Each chamber produced their own map last year, nearly leading to a deadlock. House Bill 1007 is the work of District Four Representative Fred Deutsch of Florence.… Read more »

A bill to require legislative redistricting to be a joint committee heads to the House floor

PIERRE, S.D.(KJJQ)- A bill that would require legislative redistricting to be handled by a joint committee of house and senate lawmakers easily clears House State Affairs Wednesday morning. Each chamber produced their own map last year, nearly leading to a deadlock. House Bill 1007 is the work of District Four Representative Fred Deutsch of Florence.… Read more »

Bill to eliminate the bingo tax passed out of the South Dakota Senate

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- A bill to banish the so-called “bingo tax” passed the South Dakota Senate Tuesday with unanimous support.  District 20 Senator Josh Klumb of Mitchell says currently manufactures of bingo equipment and distributes of that same equipment must buy licenses to do so. Klumb says Senate Bill 37 doesn’t wipe out all bingo regulation.… Read more »

Bill to eliminate the bingo tax passed out of the South Dakota Senate

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- A bill to banish the so-called “bingo tax” passed the South Dakota Senate Tuesday with unanimous support.  District 20 Senator Josh Klumb of Mitchell says currently manufactures of bingo equipment and distributes of that same equipment must buy licenses to do so. Klumb says Senate Bill 37 doesn’t wipe out all bingo regulation.… Read more »

Congressman Dusty Johnson to host Tele-Town Hall tonight

WASHINGTON, D.C.(HubCityRadio)-  Tonight, Congressman Dusty Johnson will be hosting another Tele-Town Hall beginning at 7PM,  the number used to join the Tele-Town Hall is 1-833-946-1543.  No topic is off limit and will run for about an hour.  

Congressman Dusty Johnson to host Tele-Town Hall tonight

WASHINGTON, D.C.(HubCityRadio)-  Tonight, Congressman Dusty Johnson will be hosting another Tele-Town Hall beginning at 7PM,  the number used to join the Tele-Town Hall is 1-833-946-1543.  No topic is off limit and will run for about an hour.