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Two weeks of the 2023 legislative session remain with the completion of Week 7. This week had several bills important to South Dakota’s number one industry which is Agriculture. Senate Bill 185 would have created a new government board and increased government regulations on Ag land owners in South Dakota. All the major Agriculture groups in South Dakota along with several business groups opposed SB 185. Government at all levels seems to grow and increase regulations all the time. I voted against SB 185; it was defeated in the Senate, 23 to 11.
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Thank you to the Alexandria Development Corporation for hostingacrackerbarrel.Itwas great to see so many people involved in the process and to hear their feedback.
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The Avon Lady Pirates traveled to Corsica Tuesday, February 21st for Region play against Corsica/Stickney. The girls played a great game but suffered the tough loss 30-42 to end their season.
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Greer Unit #11 American Legion Auxiliary met on February 16, 2023 at the Post home with 17 members present.
Read moreAgricultural producers can now change election and enroll in the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage programs for the 2023 crop year, two key safety net programs offered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Producers have until March 15, 2023, to enroll in these two programs. ARC provides income support payments on historical base acres when actual crop revenue declines below a specified guaranteed level. PLC provides income support payments on historical base acres when the effective price for a covered commodity falls below its reference price. Farm owners cannot enroll in either program unless they have a share interest in the farm.
Read moreDear Editor: Wednesday, February 22nd the Senate Transportation Committee will meet at 7:45am in room 423 at our capitol and S 701 will be heard. S 701 is a Senate Resolution in Support of Rebuilding the Wagner SD Hwy 46 with four lanes. Those who are able are encouraged to come to Pierre and testify before the committee.
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