On today's show...
SDPB's Lee Strubinger opens up his reporter's notebook for insight into upcoming legislative summer studies, an update into SDPB funding, and the work left to be done this legislative session (1:00 to 9:20).
We also check in with SDPB's C.J. Keene about bills that would impact librarians as well as legislation aimed to support the growth of Ellsworth Air Force Base (9:20 to 14:44).
Our Dakota Political Junkies recap the 100th session by looking at the impact of a contentious 2024 primary, the ongoing debate over direct democracy, and the role of legislative mentorship in bill introduction (14:44 to 34:14).
Jon Hunter is publisher emeritus of the Madison Daily Leader and a member of the South Dakota Newspaper Hall of Fame. Michael Card, Ph.D., is professor emeritus of political science at the University of South Dakota.
Plus, Lt. Gov. Tony Venhuizen brings updates on the state prison, the property tax debate, and the role of citizen engagement in the legislative process (34:14 to 49:01).
