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South Dakota's next generation of social studies standards are still up in the air. With just one public comment session remaining, voices from every corner of the state are sharing their opinions.
A group of bankers, lawyers, and those interested in blockchain assets may abandon a portion of updates to the state's Uniform Commercial Code next year. The strategy shift came during a recent call between UCC experts and local bankers, trust lawyers and blockchain industry.
The South Dakota Supreme Court is ruling against the state's richest person, T. Denny Sanford, in a dispute over whether to release affidavits for an investigation into possession of child pornography. The state's high court says affidavits in support of search warrants must be unsealed, affirming a lower court's ruling.
Native American Activist Winona LaDuke has resigned as executive director of the Indigenous-led environmental group Honor the Earth. This comes after the organization lost a sexual harassment lawsuit brought by a former employee.
The Environmental Protection Agency is giving South Dakota $62 million to upgrade the state's drinking water infrastructure. Most of the funding will go toward determining the amount of lead water pipes in the state and planning how to replace them.
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