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Public defense challenges highlighted as commission begins work | Oct 08

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On today's update...

A Pringle man is charged with allegedly starting nine separate fires this summer in Custer County. According to the Attorney General's office, Jerimiah Stange is charged with starting wildland and structure fires this year.

Attorney General Marty Jackley warns of a new scam involving sex crimes. According to a press release, a new scam has people impersonating members of the South Dakota Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force.

Opponents to a November abortion ballot question say if passed, it will override restrictions on the procedure in South Dakota law. But the state courts will resolve conflicts between statutes and the constitution.

Indigent, or public defense, is in focus with the state's new commission on the topic. Now that its work has begun, one public defender says the state has serious needs to address.

The South Dakota Board of Regents may not receive all the funds it requested from the state. It was one of the topics at the board's latest meeting.

The Dakota Dialogues podcast explores the health of democracy in South Dakota. Hosts Shane Nordyke and Dr. Julia Hellwege from the Chiesman Center for Democracy dive into the themes of truth and partisanship.

And more.

Krystal is the local host of "All Things Considered."