Tag: state legislature

Legislature approves several new restrictions on citizen ballot measures

Civics March 20, 2025

One proposal is headed to voters in 2026; others await the governor’s consideration By: Joshua Haiar South Dakota Searchlight Proposals to restrict citizen-initiated ballot measures have cleared...

Lab-grown meat labeling, fees for serving legal papers, stenography rule change signed into law

Civics February 13, 2025

By: John Hult , SD Searchlight South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden has signed bills into law to let county sheriffs charge a fee for serving legal...

Lawmakers advance bill requiring SD schools to teach Native American history, culture

Civics February 13, 2025

By: Seth Tupper, SD Searchlight South Dakota public schools would be required to teach a specific set of Native American historical and cultural lessons if...

Legislation restricting labor union activity passes SD committee

Civics February 13, 2025

By: Makenzie Huber, SD Searchlight A bill proposing to strengthen South Dakota’s “right-to-work” laws — described by critics as anti-union laws — will head to the...

Proposal to allow concealed pistols on college campuses advances in SD Legislature

Civics February 13, 2025

By: Joshua Haiar, SD Searchlight A South Dakota Senate committee advanced a bill Monday at the Capitol in Pierre that would allow people to carry concealed...

Legislative Update: From Rep Les Heinemann

Opinion February 13, 2025

On Sunday, February 2, I attended the walk for life at the state capital along with many other legislators and families. It was wonderful...

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Tag: state legislature

Open fire burn ban now in effect for rural Minnehaha County

Oh, what a Birthday Weekend!

FFA qualifies 27 for State CDEs

Burn Ban in effect, dry conditions continue

From the Desk of the Mayor

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