Frank Gaffney wasted no time in proclaiming victory at having the American Laws for American Courts (ALAC) Bill language adopted by the 2012 Republican National Committee. This is a bill we have tried to pass in South Dakota for the past two sessions in the legislature. Earlier this year the language was added to the …
Category Archive: SD Government
Jul 26
The Drought Task Force
A column by Gov. Dennis Daugaard: Just a year ago, South Dakotans were responding to record flooding, and many people wondered when the water would go down. How quickly things change. I recently attended the first meeting of the South Dakota Drought Task Force, a group I convened in response to an unprecedented string of …
Jun 20
South Dakota Gets High Marks For Creating Healthy Economic Environment
PIERRE, S.D. – A new study done for the U.S. Chamber of Commerce credits South Dakota as the top state in the nation when it comes to reasonable taxes and business regulations. And the Enterprising States study rates South Dakota in the Top 10 when it comes to economic performance, a talented workforce and being …
Mar 04
Balanced Budget Amendment Will Be On the SD Ballot
The South Dakota Senate approved a measure that would put a Balanced Budget Amendment on the ballot and let the people of South Dakota decide. Some have pointed out that there has been a history of balancing the budget in South Dakota without the need for an amendment, however an amendment to the state constitution …
Feb 12
SD Senate Passes Sen. Schlekeway Resolution On Hydraulic Fracturing
The recent resolution passed by the South Dakota Senate about “fracking” shows that Sen. Schlekeway and a few others understand the importance of energy independence, and what it will take to achieve it. Real energy independence will require a long term strategy that relies on a variety of energy sources. At the same time, the …
Jan 14
Daugaard Unveils Major Programs Aimed At Building Workforce
Gov. Dennis Daugaard laid the groundwork for some major programs that would be a big boost to South Dakota. Dauggard is not the type of politician who just makes speeches to hear himself talk, or make vague and ambiguous statements. His State of the State speech has some very practical and achievable solutions to a …
Jan 13
South Dakota Will Wait On Health Insurance Exchange
PIERRE, S.D. – Gov. Dennis Daugaard announced today that South Dakota will not pursue legislation to establish a health insurance exchange during the 2012 legislative session. “There is too much uncertainty for me to recommend legislation to create an exchange at this time,” the Governor said. “The President’s health law could be struck down by …
Dec 21
A Tax Is A Tax
Once again there is talk about increasing the sales tax in South Dakota by one cent. A quick glance at the few stories that there are on this issue would make it seem as if this TAX INCREASE was a foregone conclusion. Where is the discussion? Where is the debate? Where are the …
Oct 25
Democrat Gerrymandering Claims Do Not Pass Smell Test
From Chet Brokaw earlier this week: “Minority Democrats argue that the plan recommended by a Republican-dominated committee appears politically motivated because it would throw five incumbent Democrats into one northeastern South Dakota district that could only elect three lawmakers.” Read more After the last vote has been taken by the Senate the legislature passed the …
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