SALEM, S.D. (WNAX) – South Dakota legislative leaders are organizing the 2021 session. Incoming House Majority Leader, Representative Kent Peterson of Salem, says deciding where and how they meet is a critical issue. Peterson says the pandemic has an impact on the budget, too. Many years, the session coming off an election can be very… Read more »
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Johnson trying to keep updated on virus situation in South Dakota
CHAMBERLAIN, S.D. (DRG News) – South Dakota U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson made stops at the Sanford Chamberlain Hospital and at St. Joseph’s Indian School in Chamberlain Monday to discuss the impact of COVID-19. Johnson says he’s trying to talk with as many health care providers and school administrators as he can to keep updated on… Read more »
Legislators may be dealing with extra one-time money
CANTON, S.D. (WNAX) – The budget and how to slice it up is always a major debate for South Dakota legislators but the 2021 session may have the problem of extra money. Senator Jim Bolin of Canton says because of solid sales tax revenues and other factors, they expect a big chunk of one time… Read more »
Active cases up 453, slight increase in hospitalizations, no new deaths
PIERRE, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Active COVID cases were up by 453, there was a slight increase in hospitalizations and no new COVID-related deaths, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health today. The state had 783 new confirmed cases and 330 recoveries, increasing the amount of active infections to 17,350. There were… Read more »
Christmas at the Capitol Grand Lighting Ceremony Tuesday night
PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – The 2020 Grand Lighting Ceremony for Christmas at the South Dakota Capitol will take place in the Capitol Rotunda on Tuesday, Nov. 24, at 7 p.m. CST. The public is invited to join Gov. Kristi Noem, First Gentleman Bryon Noem, and Pierre Mayor Steve Harding as they welcome guests and… Read more »
South Dakota reports first flu death of season
SIOUX FALLS, S..D. (AP) — South Dakota has reported its first flu death of the season, saying the person was in their 80s and lived in Potter County. Additional information about the individual was not released in order to protect patient confidentiality. State epidemiologist Josh Clayton says the death is a reminder that the flu… Read more »
Two causes of action filed contesting Amendment A
PENNINGTON COUNTY, S.D. (Press Release) – Pennington County Sherriff Kevin Thom and the Superintendent of the South Dakota Highway Patrol, Colonel Rick Miller, have filed two causes of action contesting the constitutionality of Amendment A. The challenges were filed in Hughes County Circuit Court. “I’ve dedicated my life to defending and upholding the rule of… Read more »
Members of Avera facilities in Gettysburg, Pierre helping each other out
PIERRE, S.D. (DRG News) – Sunday’s update from the South Dakota Department of Health showed there are currently 577 people hospitalized because of COVID-19. Dr. Mikel Holland is the President and Chief Medical Officer at Avera St. Mary’s Hospital in Pierre, which is connected to Avera’s Hospital and clinic locations in Gettysburg. Holland says some… Read more »
Chair of Ag and Natural Resources Committee neutral on merger
BROOKINGS, S.D. (WNAX) – Governor Kristi Noem has moved to merge the Department of Environment and Natural Resources into the Ag Department. Legislators will have the final say on that proposal. Senator V.J. Smith of Brookings is the incoming Chairman of the Ag and Natural Resources Committee and says he is neutral on the idea… Read more »
Committee encouraging businesses to examine details on applications
WATERTOWN, S.D. (KXLG) — The South Dakota Legislative Appropriations committee is encouraging South Dakota businesses to cross the T’s and dot the I’s when it comes to their applications for Federal COVID dollars. The committee met in Pierre earlier and among topics discussed was the disbursement those dollars. Among the members is Representative Hugh Bartels… Read more »