Senator John Thune Takes Temperature on Health Care Reform
July 5, 2017 The pressure mounts for the Senators in Washington to agree on health care reform. Senator John Thune will use the days ahead to garner support.
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July 5, 2017
Chris Christie Went to the Beach He Closed and Twitter Went Wild
Donald Trump has some competition when it comes to aggravating constituents.
Steve Hildebrand in the Race for Sioux Falls Mayor? What a Wild Ride [OPINION]
June 28, 2017 Former Obama campaign aid Steve Hildebrand said in an interview on The Patrick Lalley Show that he is seriously considering a run for Sioux Falls mayor.
Representative Don Haggar Resigns from Position with South Dakota State Legislature
June 27, 2017 State Representative Don Haggar is resigning his seat in the South Dakota House of Representatives to accept a new position as a director of a political organization.
Allowing States to Waive Health Care Standards Sets Worrisome Trend [OPINION]
June 23, 2017 There is a theme in the health care debate that South Dakotans should pay attention to. Both the House and Senate plans allow states to get waivers for some elements of the plan – mental health coverage – or let insurance companies charge more – preexisting conditions.
Senator Nesiba on Initiated Measures, Petition Collectors in South Dakota
June 23, 2017 Committee member Senator Reynold Nesiba discusses concerns regarding initiated measures and certain individuals collecting petition signatures in South Dakota.
Mayor Mike Huether’s Pass Could Signal End to Political Ambition [OPINION]
June 22, 2017 Mayor Mike Huether’s announcement Thursday that he won’t run for the open U.S. House seat in 2018 scratches one possibility off the list of possible next steps. But it may also signal something greater: Maybe he’s done with politics altogether.
Sioux Falls Mayor Huether Makes Announcement About Run For House
June 22, 2017 Sioux Falls Mayor Mike Huether's term in office ends May 15th, 2018. There has been much speculation on what the Mayor will do, if anything, politically after that point...
Open Government is a Better Barrier to Corruption [OPINION]
June 21, 2017 Open up government by making South Dakota the most open state in the nation, rather than the most closed. That’s where we are now, a barely functioning democracy.
Rep. Steve Scalise Shot in Virginia Park, Others Also Hit
Rep. Steve Scalise was shot Wednesday morning during a practice for a congressional baseball practice at a field in Alexandria, Va.
