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Drug company files suit against South Dakota over new 340B law | Apr 16

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AbbVie, a Chicago-based drug manufacturer, is suing the state of South Dakota, claiming a bill signed to law hinders its ability to have a free market.

A new president has been sworn in at Black Hills State University in Spearfish. In the pomp and circumstance, the governor and lawmakers, much of the state education community, and the student body came to welcome the new face of the school.

South Dakota, which formerly held biannual legislative sessions, has reached 100 total lawmaking sessions. After well over a century of change, lawmakers now turn to the future

For a small crowd, South Dakota Sen. Mike Rounds held a wide-ranging conversation as he looks toward the next years and election.

Attorney General Marty Jackley is part of an effort to reform pharmacy ownership. He and 38 of his colleagues are demanding Congress ban pharmacy benefit managers from owning or operating pharmacies.

Governor Larry Rhoden is appointing two ranchers to the Second Century Habitat Fund Board. James Halverson and Eric Johannsen were picked to serve the nonprofit.

And more.

Patrick Williams is the local host of "All Things Considered"