2013 Legislative Session

The state capital in Pierre is hosting women in purple shirts Monday. These women are attending the annual Women 4 women day. This event is women lobbying…

South Dakota Republicans plan to introduce legislation for a needs based scholarship. Sponsors of the bill say it would give some financial strapped…

South Dakota Democrats say they support the Governor’s public safety bill. State House Minority Leader Bernie Hunhoff says the bill is long overdue.…

The State Senate Commerce Committee passed a bill to allow for penny video lottery machines. Norman Lingle, Executive Director of South Dakota Lottery…

The State Senate Education Committee passed a bill that proponents say improves the college experience in South Dakota. In part, the bill aims to make…

Lawmakers in Pierre are considering cutting the tax on cars built from spare parts. The legislation could make it easier to build a car one piece at a…

Dakota Political Junkies Jon Hunter of the Madison Daily Leader and Jonathan Ellis of the Sioux Falls Argus Leader discussed the first week of the 2013…

The Secretary of State tells lawmakers he is looking to improve the voting process for military personnel in South Dakota. Jason Gant says South Dakota…

The House Agriculture and Natural Resource Committee in Pierre wants mining and drilling companies to ask permission before entering private land.…

By Victoria Wicks If there’s a fight brewing in the state legislature this year, it’s education funding versus economic development. But Democratic and…