Legislative Review 2-24-24

By Mitchell Now February 26, 2024 9:54 am

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News Director Billy Lurken discusses the 2024 legislative session with District 20 Representatives Lance Koth and Ben Krohmer.

Government

2 days ago

Gas Leak Reported at Mitchell Plant

A gas leak at High Plains Processing in Mitchell prompted a fire crew response Sunday after a mower struck a gas line. No injuries were reported.

Lifestyle

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Lawmakers Set Special Session on $650M Sioux Falls Prison Proposal

South Dakota lawmakers will debate a $650M Sioux Falls prison plan Sept. 23. Some oppose costs and Corrections Secretary Kellie Wasko’s leadership.

Lifestyle

2 days ago

Three Injured in Brookings Plane Crash Near Airport

A small plane crashed after takeoff at Brookings Regional Airport, injuring three. The NTSB and FAA are investigating the Beechcraft accident.

Government

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Rhoden Unveils $650 Million Prison Plan for Sioux Falls Site

Gov. Larry Rhoden unveiled a $650M plan for a new Sioux Falls state prison at Benson Road, cutting costs by $175M ahead of the Sept. 23 special session.

Opinion

2 days ago

Weekly Round[s] Up: NDAA Progress, Government Funding Deadline, and Senate Democrats’ Obstruction of Trump Nominees

This week in DC: advancing the NDAA, racing to fund the government by Sept. 30, and confronting Senate Democrats’ obstruction of Trump’s nominees.