Assistant House Leader Says No Overriding Issue for This Year’s Legislature
South Dakota legislators have finished the first two weeks of the 2018 session. Assistant House Majority Leader Kent Peterson of Salem says this session doesn’t […]
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Voters May Consider Pay Increase For State Lawmakers
A South Dakota legislative panel has endorsed a measure that would ask voters to give lawmakers a pay raise. The Executive Board voted Monday to […]
Workforce Housing Study Committee Hears Testimony
The Workforce Housing Study Committee of the South Dakota legislature wrapped up their scheduled work Thursday at the State Capital in Pierre. A number of […]
The Government Operations and Audit Committee Has Questions About MRC Rail Line
The Government Operations and Audit Committee of the South Dakota Legislature has asked state Transportation Department Secretary Darin Bergquist to appear at their next meeting […]
Task Force Assembled to Deal with Ballot Issues Meets Today
The Initiative and Referendum Task Force of the South Dakota Legislature meets again today in Pierre. The committee was set up in response to problems […]
Krebs Says Campaign Finance Laws Are Confusing and Complicated
South Dakota legislators heard from Secretary of State Shantel Krebs on campaign finance laws and contributions Monday. The Government Accountability Task Force held their first […]
Panel Approves Draft Bill That Would Re-Open Lakes
A South Dakota legislative panel has endorsed a set of rules for outdoor enthusiasts who want to use lakes on private land for recreation. The […]
Online Petition Seeks More Hearings Into Gear Up
An online petition drive is underway in South Dakota, asking for further hearings on the GEAR UP program. That was the federal funding at the […]
State Lawmaker Says Insurance Could Be a Major Issue Next Session
A legislator from Sioux Falls says dealing with insurance issues may take up much of next year’s legislative session. Representative Don Haggar says there is […]
SD Chamber President Says Lawmakers Have Options to Deal With Budget Shortfall
South Dakota legislators have limited options for raising state revenues. Sales taxes have been below projections since the legislature set the final budget numbers in […]