News

CARES Act Funding Issues May Roll Over to the 2021 SD Legislature

CARES Act Funding Issues May Roll Over to the 2021 SD Legislature

Representative Jean Hunhoff Photo: WNAX


While the South Dakota legislature authorized spending almost six hundred million dollars in federal CARES Act funding during their one-day special session, some of the same issues may spill over into the 2021 regular session.

Representative Jean Hunhoff of Yankton says schools will have ongoing issues and costs…

Hunhoff says there was another proposal to dedicate money to nursing home residents…

Hunhoff says they will also have to look at changes in how state government is operating and delivering services…

Hunhoff is a member of the Joint Committee on Appropriations that made the recommendations to the legislature.

Recent Headlines

3 days ago in Local

SOUTH DAKOTA FLU PREVENTION, STATE EPIDEMIOLOGIST OFFERS INSIGHT

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – With the colder weather and more time indoors, families are sharing their love…

3 days ago in Local

BILL RESTRICTS FOREIGN OWNERSHIP OF ELECTRIC FACILITIES IN SOUTH DAKOTA

PIERRE, S.D. (Michael Doorn / KELO News) – The House and Energy Committee passed two bills unanimously on Friday, one…

3 days ago in Local

STATE NEEDS TO SPEND $106 MILLION IN FEDERAL FUNDS BY END OF YEAR

PIERRE, S.D. (Makenzie Huber / South Dakota Searchlight) – South Dakota must spend $106 million in remaining pandemic relief by the…

4 days ago in Local

AS STUDENT VIOLENCE RISES, STATE WANTS DISTRICTS TO HAVE OPTIONS

PIERRE, S.D. (Bart Pfankuch / South Dakota News Watch) – Whether caused by the pervasiveness of social media, an increase…

4 days ago in Local

LAWMAKERS WORRY ABOUT FEASIBILITY, SUSTAINABILITY OF RURAL HEALTH TRANSFORMATION PLAN

PIERRE, S.D. (Makenzie Huber / South Dakota Searchlight) – South Dakota’s workforce shortage and federal limitations on a $189.5 million…