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‘Syrup-gate’ exposes the folly of legislative commemorations

Editorial by Dana Hess, South Dakota Searchlight What’s the last week of the legislative session without a little controversy? This year’s wasn’t about sales taxes...

Legislature passes attempted balance between landowners and carbon pipeline project

Supporters say bills protect farmers; opponents say they protect company BY: JOSHUA HAIAR, South Dakota Searchlight Years of debate about a proposed carbon dioxide pipeline came to...

State House bans Senator for breach of decorum

By Joshua Haiar and Makenzie Huber, South Dakota Searchlight A state senator has been banned from the House of Representatives floor and lobby for the...

Opposition to pipeline could derail landowner protections, House leader Mortenson warns

By Joshua Haiar, South Dakota Searchlight PIERRE — With most of this year’s legislative session in the rearview mirror, some lawmakers are making a final...

Legislative Reports from District 25

Week 8 - 2024 South Dakota Legislature Report 25th District Representative Randy Gross As bills move through the legislative process, it is worthwhile to know when...

Senate change to teacher-pay bill sparks House rebuttal and sets up final-week showdown

By  Makenzie Huber, South Dakota Searchlight Average teacher compensation would only have to rise half as much as state education funding under the new terms of...
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