Learning Curve for SD Legislators

As the 2017 South Dakota legislature gets underway, many agencies and groups are watching carefully.

SD Governor Dennis Daugaard Delivers State of the State Speech

The 2017 South Dakota legislative session started Tuesday with all 105 legislators being sworn in, and then Governor Dennis Daugaard delivering his State of the State address.

Iowa Governor Terry Branstad Delivers Final Condition of the State Address

Iowa Governor Terry Branstad delivered his “final” Condition of the State message to legislators on the first day of the 2017 sesson.

Nebraska Unicameral Not Tilting to the Right

Newly elected Speaker of the Nebraska Legislature, Jim Scheer of Norfolk rejects suggestions that conservatives marshalled forces to mount a takeover of the Unicameral.

Changes Proposed to Nebraska Veterans Services

Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts is proposing a merger of the Division of Veterans Homes into the Department of Veteran Affairs

Wild All Stars Announced

Coach Bruce Boudreau, goalie Devan Dubnyk and defenseman Ryan Suter will represent the Minnesota Wild in the NHL All-Star Game in Los Angeles.

GPAC Names Weekly Best

The Great Plains Athletic Conference has announced its weekly Players of the Week in basketball.

Arens Reaps Reward

South Dakota sophomore guard Allison Arens has been named Summit League Female Athlete of the Month for December.

Inmate Walks Away from Yankton Community Work Center

A state prison inmate has been placed on escape status after walking away from his assigned unit in Yankton.

SD Schools Don’t Need State Help on Trans Gender Issues

While some legislators say they plan to sponsor bills again this year to restrict the locker and bathrooms that trans gender students can use, Governor Dennis Daugaard says that should not be a high priority.