Lee Strubinger
Reporter/ProducerLee Strubinger is SDPB’s Rapid City-based politics and public policy reporter. Lee is a two-time national Edward R. Murrow Award winning reporter. He holds a master’s in public affairs reporting from the University of Illinois-Springfield.
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South Dakota lawmakers are passing a budget to fund state government for the upcoming fiscal year. Many call it a lean budget and anticipate tough financial decisions in the future. -
South Dakota lawmakers are advancing a proposal that prohibits counties and municipal governments from enacting policy that prevent employees from carrying a concealed pistol. Lawmakers amended the bill to also remove a state prohibition on concealed pistols in bars and liquor stores. -
South Dakota lawmakers are passing a bill to temporarily soften the property tax pain some experience in the state. But some are looking for more permanent solutions through local spending cuts. -
House lawmakers are agreeing with Senate changes to a bill that would result in felony charges for librarians if a minor patron accesses material considered harmful to minors. -
South Dakota Public Broadcasting will receive its full funding ask. The cuts proposed by former-Governor Kristi Noem will not go into effect. -
South Dakota House lawmakers are passing Gov. Larry Rhoden’s bill to temporarily soften property tax burdens. The governor’s bill, which was also crafted by a working group of legislators this session, does several things. -
The bulk of South Dakota’s exports are more in the crosshairs of a tariff war with three of the United States’ largest trading partners. This comes as state lawmakers are putting the finishing touches on a tight budget. -
Three bills aimed at reducing owner occupied property taxes are advancing in the South Dakota Capitol.
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Senators are approving a joint resolution asking voters to allow the legislature to make changes to Medicaid if the Republican congress and Trump administration reduce the federal match to provide healthcare for low-income individuals. -
South Dakota Senators are sending a bill to prohibit the use of eminent domain for carbon pipeline projects to Governor Larry Rhoden’s desk.
