Campbell County Wind Farm environmental assessment to begin

Meeting set for March 12 in Pollock

Work will soon begin on developing an Environmental Assessment (EA) for the proposed Campbell County Wind Farm (CCWF). This is one more sign that the project is continuing to move forward. A public “scoping” meeting to discuss the environmental assessment process will be held Tuesday, March 12, in the Pollock Community Center. The Wind Farm is proposed for an area […]

Pollock community meeting to discuss future of school building



Apublic meeting to discuss the future of the Pollock Community Center will be held on Thursday, March 7, in the Community Center Lunchroom. The meeting begins at 7 p.m. The Pollock Town Board is looking for guidance as they consider whether or not to keep the facility open and, if they do decide to keep it open, options to assist […]

Legislation would give options for schools under 100 students



The signature of SD Gov. Dennis Daugaard is all that is needed to finalize a proposed bill that would give school districts an option to remain open when they fall below 100 students. Senate Bill 96 (SB 96) was passed by the SD House of Representatives on Monday, Feb. 25, by a vote of 67-1, with two members absent. The […]

Educational sessions on longterm care options scheduled



The South Dakota Department of Social Services is hosting numerous educational sessions across the state this spring on long-term care and the Long-Term Care Partnership Program. “Planning for long-term care needs before you need them is helpful for you and your family,” said Kim Malsam Rysdon, Secretary of the South Dakota Department of Social Services. “I strongly encourage South Dakotans […]

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Rep. Cronin Reports



We are heading into our final week Monday March 4th, and I cannot believe how quickly time has flown. We have had a good session with many bills passed and signed by the governor, and I am looking forward to seeing the rest of this week fill with more. There was a lot of talk about sequestration this last few […]

Sen. Brown Reports



As our time in session starts to come to a close, many major issues are still being discussed and decided on in committees and on the floor. This past week, there were a couple of major issues being debated in the legislature. The senate debated HB 1087, the “school sentinel” bill. First, I would say that there is a substantial […]

Democratic Caucus Report

By Sen. Jason Frerichs and Rep. Bernie Hunhoff

Democrats joined Republican legislative leaders on Feb. 28 to announce a sweeping new community development package. It puts greater focus on education as economic development, as well as housing, small business development and renewable energy. It also allows the governor’s office its large project incentives, but the more they’re used the more we help education, housing and the other grassroots […]

Rep. Hoffman Reports

By Rep. Charlie Hoffman

The final week of session is here and we have some huge responsibilities to carry out before we can go home and back to our families. Monday of this week will see the final bills coming to committee and Tuesday will find the final normal floor session until we get to spending all the money which will be the final […]