Free Lunch Bill Passes In House, Faces Uncertainty In Senate
(Bismarck, ND) — The House is passing along a bill to provide free meals for students to the state Senate. The bill passed 55-to-38 in the House after a lengthy debate on Thursday. It’s expected to be
Health Budget Bill Overwhelmingly Passes In State House
(Bismarck, ND) — The North Dakota House is nearly unanimous in its agreement to distribute federal healthcare funding. House Bill 1623 was passed on Thursday after a 90-to-two vote. The money allocates and distributes nearly 200-million dollars
Meade County Sheriff’s Office Warns Of Inmate Bitcoin Scam
(Sturgis, SD) — The Meade County Sheriff’s Office is saying a bond payment scam is on the rise. Deputies are warning that scammers are contacting individuals saying they need to post bond for Meade County jail inmates
Rapid City Police Investigating Gun Shots Near South Middle School
(Rapid City, SD) — Police are investigating shell casings found near South Middle School on Thursday afternoon. Multiple witnesses reported hearing gunshots and seeing people run into a home near the school. Several people were detained at
Rural Health Transformation Program Bill Passes Joint Committee
(Pierre, SD) — The House bill to appropriate 189-million dollars for healthcare is moving to the House. Members of both chambers on the Legislature’s Joint Committee on Appropriations advanced the bill on Thursday. The specifics of where
Multiple Organizations Working To Help Families Displaced In Kyle Fire
(Kyle, SD) — A fire at a senior living complex in Kyle has multiple organizations helping displaced families. The fire erupted early on Wednesday morning and displaced more than 60 people, including 20 families. Most of their
Bill To Expand Gun Silencers Passes Committee
(Pierre, SD) — State senators are advancing a bill to allow gun owners to use silencers. The bill advanced out of committee hearings and will head to debate on the Senate floor. Supports say silencers are used
Rapid City Gymnastics Coach Pleads Guilty To Child Porn
(Rapid City, SD) — A former gymnastics coach faces between five and 20 years in prison for child porn charges. Hayden Sengua was originally charged with four counts but pleded guilty to one of the charges in
Senator Mike Rounds Launches Reelection Campaign
(Pierre, SD) — Senator Mike Rounds took to social media, announcing the launch of his reelection campaign on Thursday. The Republican senator says he’s proud of the work he’s accomplished in D.C. but the job isn’t finished.
South Dakota lawmakers head into a busy Friday at the Capitol
South Dakota lawmakers head into a busy Friday at the Capitol, starting with the governor. Governor Larry Rhoden holds his weekly legislative press conference, where he’s expected to announce a new bill alongside legislative leaders. Several committees