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 bill removing affirmative defenses for librarians accused of distributing obscene materials to minors advances out of committee. -
A bill adding a member to the Animal Industry Board advances out of committee. -
A bill modifying the South Dakota-Ireland Trade Commission passes committee. -
A bill codifying fundamental parental rights passed a House committee. -
A bill prohibiting “deepfakes” – or realistic AI generated images, audio or video recordings of real people - to influence elections in South Dakota advances from committee. -
A House resolution that encourages Amtrak to come to South Dakota died on the Senate floor. -
A bill approving a future use water permit application by the Western Dakota Regional Water System is approved by a House Committee. -
The House is passing a bill requiring drivers’ licenses, permits and state IDs to indicate citizenship status. -
A House committee rejects a bill that would establish a savings account for future water projects. -
SDPB’s Jackson Dircks had a conversation with District 12 Rep. Greg Jamison about property tax relief and how the federal spending cuts have a larger impact on South Dakotans than they realize.
