Infrastructure

The first stage of the construction project begins soon and will affect access to the recreation area west of Rapid City.

The South Dakota Transportation Commission is investing approximately $20 million dollars in bridge preservation and replacement grant programs this year.

The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law provides over $352 million dollars to improve access to clean drinking water in South Dakota.

One-billion dollars of federal funding have been distributed to upgrade airports across America. Among the recipients are the Black Hills Airport in Spearfish and the Standing Rock Airport near Fort Yates, North Dakota.

South Dakota airports are the gateway to the world, and a tourist’s gateway to the Black Hills. As a result, some lawmakers want to reassess how we fund airport improvements.

The Governor’s Office of Economic Development grants over $32 million dollars in funding for ConnectSD broadband grants.

Drinking water, wastewater, and storm water infrastructure projects throughout the state funded by DANR grants and loans.

Water and sewer fees in Aberdeen are going to keep on rising. It’s unclear precisely how much, but the hike is something residents are going to notice over the next few years.

The Rapid City Common Council delayed voting on two resolutions that could possibly raise water utility prices to give residents more time to review its content.

At the governor's budget address, one lawmaker says that money could invest in something we all need – water.