Noem Statement on Passing of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia
Old-Representative Kristi Noem February 13, 2016 0
Representative Kristi Noem today issued the following statement after the sudden passing of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia: “Today, we lost a great defender of our Constitution – a man whose admirable faith and unyielding candor left a lasting impact on our nation. There are never quite the... Read more
Thune Statement on the Passing of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia
Old Senator John Thune February 13, 2016 0
WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.), chairman of the Senate Republican Conference, issued the following statement regarding the passing of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia who was scheduled to speak in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, next month: “Today we learned the sad news of Justice Scalia’s passing. With his... Read more
Weekly Column: Innovation over Regulation
Old-Representative Kristi Noem February 12, 2016 0
Just when many of us were starting to feel the relief of lower gas prices, President Obama put forward a plan to increase the price at the pump by about 25 cents per gallon. Obviously, he does not recognize that many people are just trying to keep their heads... Read more
Working To Increase Teacher Pay
Old Governor Dennis Daugaard February 12, 2016 0
This week, the legislative session reached its half-way point. Legislators are working hard as they consider bills on a wide range of topics. Education funding is a major topic of discussion this year. At the beginning of session, I offered a plan to increase teacher pay and to reform the school... Read more
Week 5 Update
Old Jason Frerichs February 11, 2016 0
Activity focused on legislation affecting all citizens of South Dakota is alive and well in your State Capitol. I am proud that my fellow Senators gave enough support to pass SB 58 which is a bill I introduced to expand the use of night vision for predator control. We... Read more
Rounds Stands Up For South Dakota Businesses on Senate Floor
Old Senator Mike Rounds February 10, 2016 0
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) today spoke on the Senate floor in opposition to the Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act, commonly called the Customs Conference Report, because it includes Internet Tax Freedom Act (ITFA) language without the Marketplace Fairness Act (MFA) attached. ITFA would put in place a... Read more
Winding up…
Old John Wiik February 8, 2016 0
Things are really getting in full swing out in Pierre this week. Even though we’ve already tackled some hard issues, the hard deadlines for filing bills passed last Friday, and our committees are loaded. This week, the House Commerce and Energy committee will be hearing testimony on everything to... Read more
Education Debate Heats Up
Old Fred Deutsch February 6, 2016 0
The education debate is starting to heat up. This week Governor Dennis Daugaard filed three bills that would implement his reform plans. The governor’s proposals would increase the state sales tax from 4% to 4.5% to raise teacher salaries from the current status of 51st place in the nation... Read more
Week 4 Legislative Report
Old Jim Peterson February 6, 2016 0
Greetings from Pierre, Once again we have Legislators that evidently think that you voters aren’t smart enough to know what you are voting for when you pass an Initiated Measure. We Legislators are receiving many e-mails from Sanford employees asking us to repeal IM 17, the measure that would... Read more
Week 4 Update
Old Jason Frerichs February 6, 2016 0
All of the bills are entered into the legislative process now. Over the course of the next month, we will finalize, debate, and determine whether legislation will become law or wait until next year to take that action. I appreciate hearing from many of you who have contacted me... Read more
