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Student bill, pilot program, TIF vote and more | Today's Stories | Jan. 21

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On today's update...

A student-led effort to count varsity athletics towards high school graduation credit has cleared its first hurdle in the legislature.

One proposal this session would create a pilot program for pre-trial supervision of the accused. While raising a constitutional question, similar programs in South Dakota have proven effective.

A bill to improve public trust in the state contracting process is expected to sail through the Senate unchallenged.

And more...

Jackson Dircks is a Freeburg, Illinois, native. He received a degree from Augustana University in English and Journalism. He started at SDPB as an intern before transitioning to a politics, business and everything in-between reporter based in Sioux Falls.