SD Senate State Affairs Committee Hears Death Penalty Repeal Bill

A bill that would repeal the death penalty in South Dakota is in front of the Senate State Affairs Committee this morning.

Davison County Commission Rejects Permit for Wind Farm

The Davison County Commission voted 4-1 yesterday to deny a conditional use permit for a proposed wind farm just west of Mitchell.

Medicaid Expansion Still on Track in SD

There isn’t much talk about Medicaid expansion in Pierre right now, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t anything moving.

Aging SD Population will Pressure State Finances

While much of the legislative attention is focused on giving teachers’ pay raises, another sector of public service employees may need to be next.

SD Senator John Thune Pushing for Aggressive Senate Agenda

US Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has said that they may not take up many major issues this year due to the Presidential election in November.

HSBC Settles with the State of Iowa

Iowa is part of a federal and state settlement with H-S-B-C Bank over alleged issues with mortgage settlements.

ACA Insurance Coverage Up in Nebraska

A record number of Nebraskans signed up for healthcare coverage during the federal government’s open enrollment period.

UNL Study Finds Regional Economy Shaky

Consumer confidence is down at the beginning of the year, according to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Bureau of Business Research.

Seekamp Earns Monthly Honor

South Dakota women’s basketball guard Nicole Seekamp has been named the Summit League January Athlete of the Month.

GPAC Names Weekly Winners

The Great Plains Athletic Conference has announced its weekly best in men’s and women’s basketball.