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Government
6 months ago
“One Big, Beautiful Bill” Sparks Sharp Debate Among South Dakota Lawmakers

A controversial reconciliation bill dubbed the “One Big, Beautiful Bill” has South Dakota lawmakers sharply divided, with some hailing it as a victory for taxpayers and others blasting it as a threat to vital public services.

Government
6 months ago
Rounds Urges Agriculture Secretary to Prepare for HPAI Outbreaks in Cattle

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) today sent a letter to Secretary of the […]

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Government
6 months ago
Johnson: House Reconciliation Package, the “One Big, Beautiful Bill,” Begins to Turn D.C.’s Spending in the Right Direction

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) voted to pass the conservative […]

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Crime
6 months ago
Sioux Falls Man Sentenced to 10 Years for Attempted Enticement of Minor

A 52-year-old Sioux Falls man, Stacy Hoover, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for Attempted Enticement of a Minor after he tried to meet who he believed was a 15-year-old girl. The individual was actually an undercover officer.

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6 months ago
Governor Rhoden Praises Manufacturing Growth in Western South Dakota

South Dakota’s manufacturing sector is gaining momentum, according to Governor Larry Rhoden, who praised companies like RPM & Associates, RPM Innovations, and VRC Metal Systems for their cutting-edge contributions to mining, power, aerospace, and defense.

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6 months ago
Consultant’s Report Suggests Higher Price Tag for New Prison

Plans for a new South Dakota state prison have encountered another delay, as a new consultant report gives the Project Prison Reset workgroup a broader view of the corrections system.

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Government
6 months ago
Attorney General Jackley Appoints Mike Hockett, Dane Rasmussen as DCI Special Agents in Charge

South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has appointed veteran law enforcement officers Mike Hockett and Dane Rasmussen as Special Agents in Charge (SAC) for the Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI). In their new leadership roles, Hockett and Rasmussen will oversee drug and major felony investigations, officer-involved shootings, agent training, and misconduct reviews.

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Government
6 months ago
AG Marty Jackley Authorizes DCI to Join Federal Immigration Enforcement Under 287(g) Program

South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has authorized the Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) to participate in the federal 287(g) program, enabling state agents to assist U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in enforcing federal immigration laws.

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6 months ago
Sen. Mike Rounds Presses HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Mining Safety Grant Cuts Affecting South Dakota School of Mines

During a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing, U.S. Senator Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) questioned HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. about layoffs at the NIOSH Spokane Mining Research Division that have disrupted a federal grant to the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology

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Government
6 months ago
Rep. Dusty Johnson Introduces TEENS Act to Expand Work Hours for 14- and 15-Year-Olds

U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) has introduced the Teenagers Earning Everyday Necessary Skills (TEENS) Act, aimed at expanding work opportunities for 14- and 15-year-olds.

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