A Statement From the Chairman
The North Dakota Attorney General is suggesting that South Dakota is, “impeding interstate commerce” by banning the use of eminent domain for carbon dioxide pipeline projects, and threatening to sue the State of South Dakota over it. HB1052 was passed by the...
Congratulations Dan Hargreaves!
Congratulations to our Aurora County Chairman, Dan Hargreaves. Dan received the Humanitarian of the year award at the SD Right to Life Convention in Pierre today. Dan has a long history serving SD Right to Life, including being a past State President. Dan is an...
Teacher’s Compensation Review Board Summer Study Recap
Hello District 9 Happy Fall everybody! With school back in session, for the 25–26 year, I thought it would be appropriate to recap the recommendations from the Teachers Compensation Review Boards summer study. As a reminder, the blue ribbon task force was started in...
Gov. Rhoden Seeks Public Input on District 16 Vacancy
PIERRE, S.D. – Today, Governor Larry Rhoden requested public input on filling the District 16 House of Representatives vacancy, which includes the counties of Lincoln, Turner, and Union. This seat was formerly held by Representative Richard Vasgaard, whose leadership...
ON THE ROAD IN SOUTH DAKOTA
Fellow South Dakotan, It doesn’t get much better than a summer day in South Dakota. This time of year brings out so much of what I love about our state. It’s a great time to explore its natural beauty, go to the fair, or take in a local baseball game. I love traveling...
Custer Celebrates 150th Birthday, US History
Sunday, I had the opportunity to attend the City of Custer’s 150th birthday celebration, a significant milestone! The event was held at the 1881 Courthouse Museum. There was birthday cake, an arrowhead treasure hunt for the kids, a historical walking tour, live music,...
Sturgis Bike Rally and the court system
OPINION — While church pews filled across South Dakota on Sunday morning, I was in a very different place — a packed courtroom in Sturgis. Outside, the roar of motorcycles rolled through the Black Hills as thousands of riders poured into town for the annual Sturgis...