PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- When Texas froze up last February, it sent price shocks through the natural gas system from Canada to the Gulf of Mexico. Many energy companies have been trying to recover those extra costs by adding extra charges to customers’ bills. Mid American Energy had asked the South Dakota Public Utilities commission permission to… Read more »
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Amendment to expand Medicaid to be on the November ballot
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Backers of a petition drive have been successful in getting a constitutional amendment to expand Medicaid on the South Dakota general election ballot in November. Zach Marcus, with the group “South Dakotans Decide Healthcare,” says they won’t stop with the petitions. Marcus says Medicaid expansion will bring hundreds of millions of federal dollars… Read more »
Marijuana issues to be discussed in this year’s legislative session
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- So far, South Dakota legislators have pre-filed at least thirty-eight bills dealing with marijuana in some form. Dave Owen, President of the State Chamber of Commerce and Industry, says they and other business groups will be heavily involved in that issue. Owen says adding medical marijuana is another complication. Owen says since marijuana… Read more »
House Select Committee on impeachment to meet January 18th
The South Dakota House Select Committee on Investigation will meet again on January 18th to continue the consideration of possible impeachment charges against Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg. Committee member, Representative Ryan Cwach of Yankton, says they will be governed by legislative rules. Cwach says they still have a number of questions about the process. Cwach… Read more »
Enplanements figure released for December in Pierre
PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- The final numbers have been collected on air service from Pierre Regional Airport in 2021. Airport Liaison to the Pierre City Commission Jamie Huizenga says enplanements surpassed 17-thousand 500 passengers last year. December was also the first month SkyWest only had one daily flight from Pierre as the regional carrier started a reduction… Read more »
Ice rinks in Aberdeen closed today due to weather
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The Aberdeen Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department is closing outdoor ice rinks at Lincoln and Manor Parks and cancelling indoor recreational skating at the Odde Ice Arena on Wednesday, January 5th. For further information, please contact the Aberdeen Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department office at 626-7015.
SD Dept of Health reports 8 new COVID-19 related deaths(1 in Brown County)
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 8 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 2,507. The state had 2,254 new cases and 420 recoveries, increasing active infections to 12,578. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus is… Read more »
Senator Lee Schoenbeck preview his plans for the 2022 legislative year
WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- Senator Lee Schoenbeck talks about his plans are for the upcoming legislative sessions. Some ask why we don’t give the money back. Schoenbeck feels we should invest in projects that have “generational benefits”. Schoenbeck explains 2 project examples. Lee talks the bulk of what they’ll be working on. The interviewed ended with some… Read more »
Executive Director of SD State Employees Organization calls for more than a 6% raise
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- Governor Kristi Noem proposed a budget increase of six percent aimed at state employees, health care workers and state aid to education. Eric Olilla, Executive Director of the South Dakota State Employees Organization, says they will push for more than that. Olilla says the Noem Administration has focused on economic growth through the… Read more »
Senator Jim Bolin undecided on seeking another term in the SD Senate
CANTON, S.D.(WNAX)- As South Dakota legislators prepare for the start of the 2022 session next week, many of them are also thinking about their election prospects this fall. Senator Jim Bolin of Canton says he hasn’t decided if he will run for a fourth term in the Senate. The deadline to file election petitions is… Read more »