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Week 6 is in the books, and it was the busiest week we’ve had in Pierre so far. We had several long floor sessions, and committees met in the late afternoon and eveninghoursaswellonmultiple days, which is rare. That’s all in preparation for Tuesday’s crossover day,whenbillsmustclearthe chamber the legislation started in order to move or “crossover” to the other chamber. Nothing corrals a legislature’s pace like a deadline looming over the chamber.
Read morePIERRE, S.D. - Under the authority of SDCL 32-22-24, HighwayMaintainingAuthorities mayrestrictloadsanytime between February 15 to April 30 to protect their highways from break-up during the spring thaw.
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The Legislative Session is two thirds done with the completion of Week Six.
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Who couldn’t use a little more money in their pocket? Thanks to the Working Families Tax Cuts, there’s a good chance you’ll be seeing more money in your pocket when you file your taxes this year. Thanks to Republicans’ landmark bill,hardworkingSouth Dakotans will see smaller tax bills and bigger refunds, and small business owners, farmers, and ranchers will also have more money to invest in their workers and operations.
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If you have a 5-18 year old who is interested in either rabbits or poultry as a possible 4-H project, now is the time to get involved! Bon Homme County 4-H Rabbit and Poultry Club is a friendly group that will help you get started on the right foot in a 4-H Small Animal project.
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Mental health is often described in emotional or behavioral terms, but at its core, it is deeply rooted in the brain. Every thought, mood, memory, and reaction begins with complex biological processes inside this remarkable organ. The brain is responsible for regulating mood, decision-making, memory, sleep, appetite, and stress responses. It communicates through billions of nerve cells called neurons, which send signals using chemicals known as neurotransmitters. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, mental illnesses are associated with changes in brain structure, chemistry, and function. These changes can affect how a person thinks, feels, and behaves.
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Those honored on Seniors Night are pictured, from left: Ashlyn Koupal (Michael and Tera Koupal), Ky Arpan (Wyman Waters and grandparents, Ken and Roxanne Honomichl), Matthew Kokes (Jay and Lori Kokes), and Kalea Kuhlman (Jeff and Rhonda Kuhlman).
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