SD Senate advances measure asking voters to authorize mobile sports betting
PIERRE — The South Dakota Senate voted 23-10 on Wednesday, Feb. 11 to approve a resolution that would ask voters…
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South Dakota schools, care providers, state workers get 1% increase under Rhoden’s new budget
PIERRE — Rosier-than-expected revenue projections have Gov. Larry Rhoden calling for a 1% increase in state funding for public education,…
New city sales tax touted as relief for South Dakota property owners
PIERRE — South Dakota cities are another step closer to collecting on a higher sales tax rate. Lawmakers helping advance……
Rhoden vetoes bill that sought ban of lab-grown meat; says he’d support moratorium
PIERRE — Gov. Larry Rhoden vetoed a bill Monday, Feb. 9 that would have effectively banned lab-grown meat in South…
Ahlers touts crossover appeal, work ethic in announcement for governor
Former state lawmaker and current South Dakota Democratic Party Executive Director Dan Ahlers pledged Tuesday, Feb. 10 to work across……
Economic development, finances are prime topics at first legislative coffee
Economic development and finances were recurring topics during the first legislative coffee on Saturday. Feb. 7 at Northern State University…….
‘Josh’s Law’ requiring action during suicide attempts clears SD Senate
A bill that would make it a misdemeanor were someone not to summon help if they knew another person was……
Trump to award Medal of Honor to Wilmot native who downed Soviet pilots
A South Dakota native who shot down several Soviet fighter jets will be awarded the Medal of Honor by President…
Voters could decide whether to offset property taxes with sports betting revenue
Tens of thousands of South Dakotans flock to neighboring states to place wagers on sporting events, but voters could decide……
GOP leaders clash over data center policies during news conference
PIERRE — Republican legislative leaders publicly clashed Thursday, Feb. 5 over data center tax incentives, with Senate Majority Leader Jim……
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