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Trans Gender Sports Bill Killed in SD Senate Committee

A bill that supporters say would promote fairness for women in sports was defeated in the South Dakota Senate State Affairs Committee

SD Legislators Still Dealing with Marijuana Issues

South Dakota legislators are still dealing with marijuana related bills as they head to next weeks adjournment of the main run of the session.

One Dead in Roberts County Crash

One person died Tuesday afternoon in a two-vehicle crash north of Sisseton.

Wind Power on Public Lands

A change in state law should lead to increased income from publicly owned land.

Writing the Budget

South Dakota legislative budget writers are grinding through the details to come up with a final version next week.

House Committee Slows Down Attorney General Impeachment

The South Dakota House State Affairs Committee unanimously voted to amend HR7001, the articles of impeachment concerning State Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg

Iowa Senator Reintroducing House Measure To Provide Derecho Aid

Democratic House leaders threw out an amendment passed the Agriculture Committee that would provide aid to farmers and ranchers hurt…

Right To Repair Legislation Heard In Nebraska Unicameral

A measure that would allow agriculture equipment owners the ability to make their own repairs is contained in a bill…

The Best Vaccine is the One You Can Get

The rollout of the Johnson & Johnson one shot Covid-19 vaccine will help speed up the immunization process, but not all areas will receive it.

NPPC And NPB Holding Pork Forum Virtually Today

The National Pork Producers Council and National Pork Board are holding their Pork Forum today virtually. Past South Dakota Pork…

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