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Members of the Senate Education Committee passed a bill that provides information regarding technical institutes be given to parents and guardians of…

A measure dealing with abortion payments is on its way to the Governor’s desk. House Bill 1130 prohibits abortion providers from accepting payment prior…

A measure banning female genital mutilation or FGM has passed the Senate. FGM is the act of removing a part or all female genital organs. Currently, FGM…

A highly controversial prosecution in Aberdeen is the apparent impetus behind changing a South Dakota law. House Bill 1134 responds to the prosecution of…

Lyle and Garnet Perman are national winners of the Environmental Stewardship Award. The Permans are 4th generation farmer/ranchers and run the Rock Hills…

A national transportation group says South Dakota’s roads and bridges are deteriorating and a major contributing factor is lack of funding. Researchers…

A bill making its way through the Legislature revises certain social work licensure provisions. Currently, a person can become a social worker with a…

Members of the House Commerce and Energy Committee passed a bill establishing a youth minimum wage.In the last election, South Dakotans voted to raise the…

A national transportation group says South Dakota’s roads and bridges are deteriorating and a major contributing factor is lack of funding. Researchers…

State lawmakers on the Senate Local Government committee say they don’t want to set up automatic pay raises for the legislature. Supporters of House Bill…