South Dakota Receives Highest Rating Possible From Moody’s
Old Governor Dennis Daugaard February 26, 2016 0
On Friday, February 19, we learned Moody’s has upgraded South Dakota’s lease-revenue bond rating to Aa1. This is great news for South Dakota. Aa1 is the highest rating South Dakota can receive from Moody’s. It is equivalent to the AAA rating we received from Standard & Poor’s last spring. It... Read more
New Law a Win for Consumers, Producers, and Innovators
Old Senator John Thune February 26, 2016 0
Honey production is an important part of South Dakota’s agriculture economy. In fact, we’re consistently one of the top honey-producing states in the country. While that’s a badge of honor many South Dakotans wear proudly, and rightly so, the United States produces less than half the amount of honey... Read more
Weekly Column: Justice Scalia: The Gold Standard
Old Senator Mike Rounds February 26, 2016 0
Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia will be greatly missed by his family and loved ones, as well as all Americans who share his core conservative values and beliefs. For almost 30 years, Justice Scalia was one of the court’s strongest defenders of our Constitution. His brilliant legal mind and... Read more
State Wrestling Day One Updates
Milbank Area Wrestling February 26, 2016 0
The Valley Express is committed to keeping you informed on everything happening in our community. Throughout the day, continue to check back to see how our wrestlers are doing in Rapid City. Tweets by @MilbankVESports Read more
Bulldog Grapplers Prepare For State Meet
Milbank Area Wrestling February 25, 2016 0
The Milbank Bulldog grapplers are busy preparing for the state Class A wrestling tournament in Rapid City this weekend. The tournament will begin at 10 a.m. MT Friday and Saturday at the Rushmore Plaza Civic Center and will feature both Class A and Class B in the same venue.... Read more
Week 7 Update
Old Jason Frerichs February 25, 2016 0
Work in Pierre has reached the point where many of the issues have been voted on in each chamber. I enjoyed being able to elevate the issue of the need to close a loophole where oil pipelines don’t pay into any cleanup fund at the Federal or State level.... Read more
Milbank police officer, Mike Morgan, will be the opening act at the Whetstone Arts Council fundraiser Friday, February 26, at the Valley Queen Training Center. He will perform from 7 until 8 pm when Jami Lynn Buttke will take the stage. Morgan will sing a little bit of everything... Read more
Rounds Discusses Future of Hot Springs VA During Veterans’ Committee Hearing
Old Senator Mike Rounds February 24, 2016 0
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Mike Rounds (R-S.D.), a member of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, today at a joint Senate and House Veterans’ Affairs Committee hearing discussed the proposed reconfiguration of the Black Hills Health Care System with American Legion leadership. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is currently holding a... Read more
Multiple Thune Provisions, Including Permanent Ban on Internet Access Tax, Become Law
Old Senator John Thune February 24, 2016 0
WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.), a member of the tax-writing Senate Finance Committee, issued the following statement after the president signed the Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 (H.R. 644) conference report into law. The conference report, which included several Thune-led provisions that will benefit South... Read more
Jami Lynn Buttke To Showcase Unique Style In Milbank
Local News February 24, 2016 0
Have you heard the name Jami Lynn? Remember it. It’ll be cool soon. Heck, it’s already cool. Especially if you like bluegrass music and the story of a rising star who just happens to be a local girl. Jami Lynn, a folk and blue grass singer and songwriter, has... Read more
