South Dakota’s transgender community faces potential challenges with House Bill 1259, currently under discussion by state lawmakers. The bill would restrict access to gender-designated bathrooms based on biological sex. Mike Phelan of the Transformation Project Advocacy Network testified against the bill, emphasizing that transgender individuals using restrooms do not pose a threat. Phelan, also a school board member in Vermillion, highlighted that inclusive bathroom policies in schools since 2022 have caused no issues. The timeline for House decisions on the bill remains uncertain.
South Dakota’s dairy industry is experiencing unprecedented growth, with the state’s milk cow population reaching 215,000 in January—more than double the number from 2015. This surge in dairy farming has resulted in a staggering five billion pounds of milk produced annually, solidifying South Dakota’s position as a leader in the nation’s dairy sector.
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