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Statehouse Podcast: Fee for Hybrid Vehicles, Capping Money, Free Speech

A House Committee is passing legislation that removes collective bargaining for the state's public universities.

The House Education Committee is debating free speech for student journalists.

HB1241 imposes a yearly fee for driving electric and hybrid vehicles.

The Senate Judiciary Committee will wait to take action on a bill that stiffens penalties for meth use and distribution. Attorney General Marty Jackley says tougher penalties are needed to get a handle on meth abuse in the state.

Cara Hetland is the Director of Radio and Journalism Content for South Dakota Public Broadcasting.