President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris announced $6 billion from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to expand access to clean drinking water, replace lead pipes, improve wastewater infrastructure, and remove PFAS contamination in water in every single...
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Gov. Noem signs bills to promote public health into law
PIERRE, S.D. – Governor Kristi Noem signed five bills to promote public health into law.“These bills will keep South Dakotans safe and healthy,” said Governor Noem. “When xylazine, otherwise known as the ‘zombie’ drug, is mixed with fentanyl, it makes an already...
Gov. Noem signs E15 Fuel Tax Refund into law
Signs Six Other Bills PIERRE, S.D. – Governor Kristi Noem held a bill signing ceremony for SB 78, which provides for an E15 fuel tax refund.“Renewable fuels are a very important part of America’s all-of-the-above energy supply, and ethanol is vital to South Dakota’s...
Week 7 2024 South Dakota Legislature Report
Randy Gross | 25th District Representative “Local Control” is a term used in a variety of circumstances. Just what is local control? When the Federal Government passes laws or makes rules, states often claim that local control is being ignored. This may be a valid...
IRS needs to do more to protect taxpayer data
Sen. John Thune In 2022, Congress passed the No TikTok on Government Devices Act. As its name suggests, this law bans TikTok on government devices due to the significant security risks that the app poses. This was an important step to protect sensitive data and...
Preserving our partnerships
The Select Committee on the China meeting with Taiwan’s leaders. (Photo/Submitted) Rep. Dusty Johnson BIG News This week, I traveled to Taiwan with the Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party. It was a productive trip, meeting with Taiwan’s leaders to identify...
Career Technical Education Month
Quarrier Corner Mr. Tom Wolff | Vo-Ag Teacher Career Technical Education month is a public awareness campaign that takes place each February to celebrate the value and grams across the country. When President Woodrow Wilson signed the Smith-Hughes Vocational Education...
Step into Spring… YOUR GUIDE TO OUTDOOR RECREATION
How to prevent injury when exercising outdoors Many people take advantage of nice weather by exercising in the great outdoors. Some might skip the treadmill at the gym in favor of running at the park, while others join recreational sports leagues for some exercise and...
Spring cleaning pointers
Spring is a season of renewal. When the flowers are blooming and the trees are budding and the weather is pleasantly warm, people often feel inspired to make changes around their homes. Work may begin with culling belongings and organizing essentials.There is debate...
On their way to State
The Dell Rapids Quarriers have five wrestlers that advanced to the 2024 Class A State Wrestling Tournament which was held Thursday through Saturday, February 22-24, in Sioux Falls at the Denny Sanford Premier Center. The Quarriers that advanced to state included Quinn...