South Dakota lawmakers start the final three weeks of the 2014 session in Pierre today.

Representative Mike Stevens of Yankton says they have moved or killed a number of bills to get ready for the final push…

 

A number of bills dealing with Common Core educational standards have been up for votes, with most legislators in favor of continuing with the standards. Stevens says the state should stay on course…

 

Stevens says most school districts have made a big commitment to Common Core…