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Democratic Legislator Questions Budget Priorities

South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem is proposing a number of building projects across the state using about one hundred million dollars of so-called one-time money.

Governor Kristi Noem Releases 2022 Budget Proposal

South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem’s budget proposal relies on a lot of one-time money and an emphasis on reserve building.

Growth Energy Report Shows Moving To E 15 Would Benefit The Climate

Growth Energy released a new report this week that looks at the potential climate benefits of a nationwide transition from…

Comprehensive Review Shows Positive Economic Impacts Of Iowa’s Dairy Industry

The new Comprehensive Review of Iowa’s dairy industry shows how important that industry is to the state’s and regional economies.…

South Dakota Legislative Committee Approves Industrial Hemp Rules

The South Dakota Legislature’s Rules Review Committee met with the State Departments of Agriculture and Public Safety and approved the…

Questioning the Election Results

Many republicans continue to question the election win of President-elect Joe Biden and are calling for more investigations.

“Problem Solvers Caucus” Push Economic Stimulus Plan

Momentum for the next economic stimulus plan seems to be mounting in Congress.

Tracking Teacher Pay

South Dakota schools have had to meet accountability rules for teacher pay for the past four years. Those rules and teacher pay increases came from recommendations of the Blue Ribbon Task Force in 2015.

One Dead in Brookings County Accident

A 31-year-old Brookings man has died of injuries sustained in a one-vehicle crash that occurred early Saturday morning north of Brookings.

Pork Executive Says Interim Final Rule On Livestock Haulers Is Positive

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s interim final rule on Hours of Service for livestock haulers becomes effective Wednesday December…

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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…

2 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…

2 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…

3 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…

3 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…