David Wheeler

Following legislative session, a lot of political activists and organizations look at how the lawmakers align with their respective beliefs. One new “scorecard” is aiming to do just that on voting issues.

House lawmakers are agreeing with Senate changes to a bill that would result in felony charges for librarians if a minor patron accesses material considered harmful to minors.

A bill removing affirmative defenses for librarians accused of distributing obscene materials to minors advances out of committee.

A bill adding a member to the Animal Industry Board advances out of committee.

A Senate panel is advancing a House proposal to require individuals provide identification to access pornographic material online. It’s an idea debated by state lawmakers since legislative session last year.

State Supreme Court Chief Justice Steven Jensen has earned another term heading South Dakota’s highest bench. Now, the next step is preparing for that term.

A legislative panel is re-issuing more specific subpoenas to compel Department of Revenue leaders to testify before the group.

A legislative leadership committee is green-lighting two subpoenas for Department of Revenue leaders related to recent vehicle titling scandals. The move comes after lawmakers say they got inadequate answers from the department secretary last week.

A bill to clarify regulations on medical marijuana establishments passes the House Local Government committee.

Senate Bill 6, which would harden the state’s drug distribution laws in the event of a fatal overdose, has advanced from the Judiciary Committee.