Jackson Dircks
Journalism InternJackson Dircks is a Freeburg, Illinois, native. He is pursuing a degree in English, Journalism and Secondary Education at Augustana University and planning to graduate in May 2025. He plans to pursue a career in sports journalism.
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A Senate committee kills a bill legalizing the shipment of distilled spirits direct to consumers. -
The Senate Commerce and Energy Committee is advancing a bill raising the minimum age to purchase a lottery ticket. -
The state House of Representatives approves two bills that change South Dakota election law. -
A bill updating voter registration residency requirements advances out of the House State Affairs Committee. -
The House State Affairs Committee rejected a bill prohibiting the use of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion programs for law enforcement agencies in South Dakota. -
SB 7 bans any local government in the state from implementing sanctuary city laws. -
A bill changing the deadline for petition filing to initiate a measure or constitutional amendment is advancing out of committee. -
A bill mandating the Ten Commandments in state classrooms again narrowly moves forward despite contention – this time in the House Education Committee. -
The Senate Judiciary Committee is advancing a bill that gives judges more options for presumptive probation. -
One House Bill requires any school-related event to accept cash payments.
