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In appropriations this week, we cleared our docket of bills. Next week begins the task of putting all the pieces together, and it will be a busy time.

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.

The Annual Meeting of the Bon Homme County Weedand Pest Board will be held Thursday, March 5th at 8:00 a.m., at the Courthouse Annex, Tyndall. Board members and any area residents are encouraged to attend. Spray policies and guidelines for 2026 will be set.

PIERRE, S.D. - Under the authority of SDCL 32-22-24, Highway Maintaining Authorities may restrict loads anytime between February 15 to April 30 to protect their highways from break-up during the spring thaw.

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 evening hours as well on multiple days, which is rare.

3 weeks to go! In State Affairs Committee we have had our work cut out and have been meeting 2 times a day to get through our bill log. Several bills have related to the Future Fund and the Governors Office of Economic Development (GOED).

The Legislative Session is two thirds done with the completion of Week Six. I was the Senate Prime for Senate Bill 1035 which modifies license requirements to obtain a Certified Public Accountant License.

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.

Avon School has announced its Gold Standard Pirates of the Week. This week’s honorees include Rozlyn Brandt representing grades PK-4, Zulema Serrano representing grades 5-8, and Atyliese Akridge epresenting grades 9-12.

February 16–20 marked South Dakota School Board Recognition Week, a special time to recognize and thank the individuals who volunteer their time and leadership to serve our local schools and community.