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November 5, 2009
Thielen Recommended For Marshal's Job
Sen. Tim Johnson has recommended to the president that Paul Thielen of Rapid City be appointed U.S. marshal in South Dakota.
November 4, 2009
Bill Introduced For Missile Site Visitor Center
Sen. Tim Johnson says he has introduced a bill to move ahead with creation of a visitor center at the Minuteman Missile National Historic Site in western South Dakota.
November 2, 2009
Rep. Dreyer Resigns From Legislature
Republican state Rep. Brian Dreyer of Rapid City said Monday he has resigned from the Legislature because
of his pending deployment with the National Guard to Afghanistan.
November 2, 2009
Rounds Reflects On His Term
Governor Mike Rounds says one of the things he's most proud of during his time as governor is that more of South Dakota's young people are staying put.
October 30, 2009
Lawmakers Discuss Raising Sales Tax
A proposed bill that would allow South Dakota cities to add an extra penny to the sales tax for special projects will be considered by state lawmakers this year.
October 30, 2009
Anonymous Donor Gives $66 To Help SD State Budget
South Dakota Secretary of State Chris Nelson got a surprise in the mail.
October 29, 2009
McGovern Grandson Not Talking About Senate Race
Matt McGovern, grandson of former Sen. George McGovern, is not talking about speculation that he might seek the Democratic nomination to run against Republican Sen. John Thune in next year's election.
October 27, 2009
Former Lawmaker Considers Run For Governor
Former state lawmaker Bill Napoli of Rapid City says he will seek the Republican nomination to run for South Dakota governor if his supporters raise $250,000 to start the campaign.
October 26, 2009
SD Taking In $33 Million Less Than Last Year
Revenue for the state of South Dakota has taken a multi-million dollar dive in the last three months. Monday, Governor Mike Rounds gave Sioux Falls business leaders a glimpse at the bleak state budget that will be written in the next few weeks.
October 26, 2009
Rounds: Challenges Ahead For State Budget
Gov. Mike Rounds said the budget he's preparing for the next Legislature will be built around the realization that tax revenue is down and tough decisions are ahead.
October 21, 2009
Lange Gets Senate Confirmation As Federal Judge
Sen. Tim Johnson's office says the U.S. Senate on Wednesday afternoon confirmed the nomination of Sioux Falls lawyer Roberto Lange to the federal bench.
October 19, 2009
Herseth Sandlin Not Focusing On Re-Election Yet
Three Republicans are already running against Representative Stephanie Herseth Sandlin next year. Secretary of State Chris Nelson, state representative Blake Curd of Sioux Falls, and former Marine Thad Wasson of Piedmont have all tossed their hats in the ring against the incumbent Congresswoman.
October 16, 2009
Nesselhuf Running For Secretary Of State
State Senator Ben Nesselhuf of Vermillion has filed paperwork to seek the Democratic nomination for secretary of state next year.
October 16, 2009
Senate Confirms Johnson As U.S. Attorney
The Senate has confirmed Brendan Johnson as South Dakota's next U.S. attorney.
October 15, 2009
SD Drivers: Gas Tax Tough, But Fair
In just a few months, higher taxes could have you paying more to fill your car with gas. A South Dakota legislative committee voted 11-to-6 on Wednesday on a bill that would raise the state gas tax by five cents next year, and to a total of 10 cents by 2012.
October 15, 2009
Gas Tax Proposal: Breaking Down The Numbers
A drop in gas tax revenue could lead to you paying more in taxes.
October 14, 2009
SD Gas Tax Increase Met With Mixed Opinions
The state's highway funds are running low and a South Dakota legislative panel thinks raising taxes is the best way to give it the gas it needs to keep going.
October 14, 2009
Jackley Announces He Will Run For Attorney General
Marty Jackley, who was recently appointed to be South Dakota attorney general, has formed a campaign committee to seek his own four-year term in the office in next year's election.
October 14, 2009
SD Dems To Open Primary To Independents
The South Dakota Democratic Party says it will open its primary election next year to independents.
October 13, 2009
Peterson Joins Sioux Falls Mayor Race
Another person has officially entered the race to be the next Mayor of Sioux Falls.
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