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SESSION '16: Things to know as lawmakers return to Pierre
PIERRE, South Dakota - South Dakota lawmakers are in for a busy 2016 legislative session when they return Tuesday. The state's financial picture has strengthened, putting lawmakers in better position...
View ArticleDemocrats say Daugaard's teacher pay plan not bold enough
PIERRE, South Dakota - South Dakota's Democratic legislative leaders are welcoming Gov. Dennis Daugaard's proposal to put new revenue toward teacher pay, but they say more money is needed to address...
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Daugaard wants sales tax increase to boost low teacher pay
PIERRE, South Dakota - Lawmakers should pass a half-cent sales tax increase to improve South Dakota's lowest-in-the-nation teacher pay so it's competitive with neighboring states, Gov. Dennis Daugaard...
View ArticleState general fund could run $23.5M deficit in fiscal 2019
PIERRE, South Dakota - A long-range financial forecast from Gov. Dennis Daugaard's administration projects that South Dakota could have a roughly $23.5 million deficit in the state's main bank account...
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Cheyenne River Sioux leader talks roads, Medicaid in speech
PIERRE, South Dakota - Cheyenne River Sioux Chairman Harold Frazier denounced racism, applauded the governor's pursuit of Medicaid expansion and urged lawmakers to provide more funding for roads in...
View ArticleLawmakers mull changes to budget process for transparency
PIERRE, South Dakota - Lawmakers are looking at changes to how they set South Dakota's budget that advocates say should give the public more opportunities to weigh in.
View ArticleElder abuse proposal receives first hearing in Legislature
PIERRE, South Dakota - A proposal that includes provisions to make it a crime to emotionally or psychologically abuse an elderly person in South Dakota and largely bar felons from being guardians and...
View ArticleLegislature approves changes to budgeting for transparency
PIERRE, South Dakota - Lawmakers have approved changes to how the Legislature sets South Dakota's budget that advocates say should give the public more opportunities to weigh in.
View ArticleLegislative committees diverge on county funding plans
PIERRE, South Dakota - South Dakota counties won approval Wednesday from a Senate committee to receive a share of alcohol tax funds, but House lawmakers shot down a more substantial plan to allow...
View ArticleSenate panel backs rise in retirement age for state workers
PIERRE, South Dakota - The normal retirement age for many new public employees would increase two years to 67 under a proposal approved by a state Senate committee Thursday.
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Panel moves to restrict renaming places such as Harney Peak
PIERRE, South Dakota - South Dakota lawmakers moved Friday to limit the power of a state board after it considered whether to recommend a new name for Harney Peak based on concerns from American Indians.
View ArticleGOP lawmaker proposes allowing concealed weapons in Capitol
PIERRE, South Dakota - A Republican lawmaker has introduced a bill that would allow concealed weapon permit holders to bring guns into the South Dakota state Capitol.
View ArticleBill aims to clarify state's workers' compensation law
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota - A bill introduced in the South Dakota House would clarify state law on when part-time employees injured on the job should also receive workers' compensation benefits for...
View ArticleSchool safety plan requirement advances to Senate floor
PIERRE, South Dakota - A measure that would require South Dakota schools to have safety plans in place for potential violent incidents such as shootings is headed to the Senate floor after passing its...
View ArticleLawmaker brings bill to make daylight saving time permanent
PIERRE, South Dakota - A Senate panel has approved a lawmaker's push to make it permanently daylight saving time in South Dakota because she's sick of changing her clocks.
View ArticleRepublicans again target transgender student activity policy
PIERRE, South Dakota - Republican lawmakers are working to void a state high school activities association policy allowing transgender students to request to play on the athletic team of their choice.
View Article'Good Samaritan' measures headed to state House floor
PIERRE, South Dakota - A state House committee approved a 'good Samaritan' measure Wednesday that would protect underage drinkers from facing some criminal penalties during medical emergencies.
View ArticleHouse votes to send student bathroom bill to state Senate
PIERRE, South Dakota - A bill limiting transgender students' bathroom and locker room usage may have a better chance passing the state Senate than efforts last year to void an activities association...
View ArticleHouse votes to send student bathroom bill to state Senate
PIERRE, South Dakota - A bill limiting transgender students' bathroom and locker room usage may have a better chance of passing the state Senate than efforts last year to void an activities association...
View ArticlePlan requiring drug tests for welfare faces first hearing
PIERRE, South Dakota - A measure that would require South Dakota welfare applicants under 65 to pass drug tests before receiving food stamps or cash assistance is set to face its first legislative test.
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