Update On The USS South Dakota
Old Governor Dennis Daugaard January 29, 2016 0
When thinking about South Dakota, naval prowess might not be the first thing to come to mind. Still, our state has a strong and proud naval history – from the men and women who have answered the call to serve to the ships that have borne the name USS... Read more
Bicycles, Baby Parts and Bathroom Privacy
Old Fred Deutsch January 29, 2016 0
My apologies for not writing last week. This has been a busy but rewarding week. Two of the bills I sponsored successfully passed out of committee and were debated on the House Floor. The bill I am carrying on behalf of our veterans passed 13-0 in committee and 68-0... Read more
Well, that escalated quickly.
Old John Wiik January 25, 2016 0
Last year, my first year as a new legislator, I was told a lot about drinking from the fire hose. At first, I thought that was some way of scaring the new guy. They were doing their best to get my mind around what was about to happen, and they... Read more
Over the last several years, various states have been considering pension reform to address funding shortfalls. Some have looked at increasing employee contributions. Others have considered raising their retirement age or lowering benefits. Pennsylvania is now attempting to deal with $50 billion in unfunded pension obligations and a funded... Read more
Rounds Joins Bipartisan Effort to Reinstate Inurnment Rights to Women Airforce Service Pilots at Arlington National Cemetery
Old Senator Mike Rounds January 21, 2016 0
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) today cosponsored S. 2437, the Women Airforce Service Pilot Arlington Inurnment Restoration Act of 2016, bipartisan legislation to authorize inurnment of Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASPs) at Arlington National Cemetery (ANC). Current law prevents WASPs, who flew domestic missions during World War II, from... Read more
Rounds Supports New North Korean Sanctions
Old Senator Mike Rounds January 21, 2016 0
WASHINGTON— U.S. Senator Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) cosponsored legislation to impose new sanctions against North Korean officials involved in nuclear program and proliferation activities, as well as human rights abuses. “While much of our attention has been on conflicts in the Middle East, we must not forget the military aggression... Read more
Rounds: Senate Democrats Putting Politics Ahead of National Security
Old Senator Mike Rounds January 20, 2016 0
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) today voted in favor of H.R. 4038, the American Security Against Foreign Enemies (SAFE) Act. The SAFE Act would have enhanced the procedures for vetting refugees coming to the United States from Syria and Iraq. While this legislation received overwhelming support when it passed... Read more
Rounds’ Easement Disclosure Provision Included in Sportsmen’s Package
Old Senator Mike Rounds January 20, 2016 0
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Mike Rounds (R-S.D.), a member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, today thanked his colleagues for their support after his amendment regarding easements was included in S. 659, the Bipartisan Sportsmen’s Act. Rounds’ amendment would require documentation that landowners have been fully informed of... Read more
PIERRE, S.D. – Gov. Dennis Daugaard announced today that he will appoint Catherine Duenwald chief hearing examiner. Duenwald is currently general counsel for the Bureau of Administration. “Catherine has served the bureau well and will continue to do so in her new role as the chief hearing examiner,” said BOA... Read more
The first week…
Old John Wiik January 18, 2016 0
Our first week of session has already come and gone. Things started with the State of the State, the State of the Judiciary, and the State of the Tribes. The State of the Tribes address given Thursday marks the first time in the history of South Dakota that a... Read more
