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South Dakota banks could soon have the power to prevent the financial exploitation of vulnerable individuals. That’s if a bill endorsed by the House of Representatives becomes law.
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A committee greenlights establishing a fund for registration taxes on agricultural-use drones.
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Lawmakers advance a bill that creates an enhanced penalty for animal abuse. The bill was brought in response to the killing of a horse West River.
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A bill regulating conversational Artificial Intelligence Services, like Chat GPT, dies in committee over fears of a lawsuit. It largely aimed to protect minors.
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State revenue projections are in, and the sun is shining brighter than previously thought. Now with tens of millions of extra dollars in hand, leadership can plan for good news as session continues.
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The South Dakota Hall of Fame receives a gift in the form of the copyright to the image of the Dignity of Earth and Sky sculpture.
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On-demand access to replays from the 2026 SDHSAA Gymnastics State Championships
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PodcastsThis week on Game Time, Jason Andera and Nate Wek highlight the best dunks and dunkers in the state. Plus we get you caught up on all the news and outstanding performances in high school hoops.
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PodcastsCraig Mattick’s guest on In Play is a true South Dakota wrestling legend. He qualified for the state tournament six times, captured three individual titles, and helped his team bring home two team championships. Later, he returned to coach his alma mater—where he watched his own son win three state titles. He’s a proud Vermillion Tanager: Hazen Bye.
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The South Dakota State Library is moving forward with an agreement aiming to make digital materials more accessible across the state.
SDPB Coverage of SDHSAA State Sports and Fine Arts Championships
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South Dakota Public Broadcasting (SDPB) will deliver extensive live, on-demand, and digital coverage of the 2026 South Dakota Legislative Session, ensuring South Dakotans have broad access to the key issues, debates, and decisions shaping the state.
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SDPB's Steven Rokusek was recognized for over 24 years of dedicated service, attending and presenting at the Lakota Nation Education Conference, engaging adults and students with educational content and resources.
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The South Dakota Board of Directors for Educational Telecommunication is meeting Tuesday, December 9 at 10:30 am Central Time, 9:30 am Mountain Time.