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Read morePIERRE, S.D. – Sen. Sue Peterson, chair of the Senate Taxation Committee, summed up what others on the panel seemed to think in rejecting a proposed state sales tax increase in exchange for a reduction in local property taxes.
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What a special moment for Wagner and for one of its own as Wagner’s Ashlyn Koupal was recently selected to play in the McDonald’s All American Game, becoming the first South Dakota girl in history to earn the honor. When she found out the news, “I was just really excited and it didn’t even feel real,” Koupal said.
Read moreSome of South Dakotans' greatest needs for resources in 2025 surrounded housing, food and utilities, according to the Helpline Center's 211 data from around the state.
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We have our work cut out. All bills will have a hearing with action taken. This isn’t the case on the federal level. Last week I wrote about HB 1095 an act to modify provisions pertaining to the submission of a nominating petition. We optedtoremovetheemergency clause.Iwashesitanttochange theprocessduringtheprocess. If the bill does pass it will not go into effect until July 1st. Petitions deadlines will not change, however, I would still encourage those running for offices to get your petition in quickly to allow our election officials time to prepare. There have been instances when petitions are challenged. I was surprised by the defeat of SB 24 an act to create a solid background license plate for South Dakota. This was an optional all black or white plate. South Dakota has around 144 license plate options. In Commerce and Energy, we passed HB 1038 an act to allow the Public Utilities Commission to assess actual costs to data centers. This means if a data center is going to ask the Public Utilities Commission for a permit that theywillbepayingforthecosts incurred. This bill provides cost saving protection to the taxpayers of SD. Property tax relief,datacentersandfunding continue to be daily conversations and will throughout the next 5 weeks. It was my absolute pleasure to welcome the Czech Days Royalty to Pierre this week for Czech Days at the capitol. Capitol Czech Days is a great tradition for our district whichcreatesawarenesswhile inviting those around the state to join us for Czech Days. This years Czech Days will take place on June 19 and 20th in Tabor. I hope you can all attend. Also, visiting the people’s housewerestudentsfromFreeman, Avon and Menno High Schools. Thank you for seeing the importance of engagement in the political process. I was honored to join several military members from District 19 atGovernorRhoden’sMilitary Ball. We do not know them all, but we owe them all. There is nothing more important than honoring those who protect our freedoms. Thank you for your service. Good luck to the Parkston-Ethan-HansonGymnastics team as you compete at state next week! Go Royals!!! I can’t wait to cheer you on! As always, keep the communication coming. God Bless,
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TOP FINISHERS ADVANCE TO MISSOURI VALLEY REGIONAL BEE
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We’re celebrating this year as we pass a major milestone— ten years of advocating for, connecting and strengthening the arts in South Dakota. Founded in 2016, Arts South Dakota was created to be a unified voice for artists, arts organizations, educators and creative businesses statewide. Over the past decade, thousands of artists, volunteers, community organizers, supporters and cultural influencers who have helped Arts South Dakota underscore the fact that the arts are essential for our communities, our economy and our state’s quality of life.
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PART ONE: HOW ADULTS’ MODEL & THE IMPACT ON MENTAL HEALTH
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