C.J. Keene
ReporterC.J. Keene is a Rapid City-based journalist covering the legal system, education, and culture. Originally from Omaha, C.J. studied journalism, media, and film studies at Doane University in Crete, Nebraska.
-
The first of what will likely be many bills seeking to tackle the governor’s proposed education savings accounts was heard this week. -
An effort to build a pipeline from the Missouri River to the Black Hills advances out of committee. It’s the second time this proposal has been brought to the Capitol. -
With Monday marking President Donald Trumps second inauguration, tribal leaders are assessing what this means for their communities nationwide. -
After Medicaid Expansion was put into the state constitution by voters, many thought that was the end of the battle. Potential changes in DC, however, is prompting a legislative effort to tighten South Dakota’s Medicaid rules. -
The state Board of Regents made zero budget requests to the South Dakota Legislature this year. -
With the new legislative session comes speeches from South Dakota leaders. What will the priorities be for the judicial system moving into the new year? -
With the opening of session comes the naming of new leaders, and the voices of present leaders. For South Dakota, much of that is rebuilding faith in key state institutions after a few long years. -
South Dakota faced unprecedented, 1,000-year flooding in the last year. Yet through the mud and lost homes heroes were made. -
Legislative session is here, and the states lobbyists are lining up their legislative agendas much like the lawmakers. That includes the state’s businessowners. -
DANR reports these projects for drinking and wastewater projects will come with over a half-million dollars in principal forgiveness.
