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Green methanol: A carbon dioxide pipeline alternative?
A company that wants to help ethanol producers harness their carbon dioxide emissions to produce an additional renewable fuel says its technology is a viable alternative to proposed carbon dioxide pipelines. CapCO2 Solutions is nearing completion of its first “green methanol” project at an ethanol plant in Illinois. The company hopes that a successful launch […] The post Green methanol: A carbon dioxide pipeline alternative? appeared first on South Dakota Searchlight.
Death of Russian dissident raises stakes for U.S. aid to Ukraine, Biden warns
President Joe Biden urged U.S. House Republicans on Friday to approve funding for Ukraine after Russian dissident Alexei Navalny died in the custody of Vladimir Putin’s government. Speaking from the White House Friday afternoon, Biden said the death of Navalny, a persistent critic of Russian President Putin, should add urgency to assisting Ukraine’s defense against […] The post Death of Russian dissident raises stakes for U.S. aid to Ukraine, Biden warns appeared first on South Dakota Searchlight.
Pace of Medicaid enrollment remains slower than expected
Fewer people than expected are signing up for Medicaid through an expansion backed by voters in 2022, and the state Department of Social Services is adjusting its budget to reflect the slower pace. That’s at least partially because the state hasn’t publicized the expansion. Most enrollees sign up when they have a medical issue and […] The post Pace of Medicaid enrollment remains slower than expected appeared first on South Dakota Searchlight.
U.S. House passes bill to reverse Biden pause of some liquified natural gas exports
The U.S. House voted Thursday to approve a bill that would preempt the Biden administration’s move last month to pause new approvals for some liquified natural gas exports. Nine Democrats voted with every Republican in favor of the bill, which the chamber approved 224-200. The bill would remove the federal requirement that the Department of […] The post U.S. House passes bill to reverse Biden pause of some liquified natural gas exports appeared first on South Dakota Searchlight.
Senate panel moves to limit local authority in pipeline regulation
A bill limiting the right of counties to regulate pipeline setbacks advanced out of a state Senate committee on Thursday morning. Senate Bill 201 would bar counties from enacting local zoning rules strict enough to regulate gas or liquid pipelines out of existence, but would also allow counties to levy a per-foot surcharge on pipeline […] The post Senate panel moves to limit local authority in pipeline regulation appeared first on South Dakota Searchlight.
Lawmakers endorse summer children’s food program, nix expansion of reduced price school meals
A bill to include South Dakota in a summer food program for children advanced to the next step of the legislative process Wednesday in Pierre, while legislation to expand eligibility for reduced price school meals was rejected. Lawmakers moved a bill forward that addresses the federal government’s Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer Program for Children. It […] The post Lawmakers endorse summer children’s food program, nix expansion of reduced price school meals appeared first on South Dakota Searchlight.
Bill to create Indian Child Advisory Council endorsed by committee despite DSS opposition
PIERRE — Lawmakers on a House committee approved a bill Wednesday to establish an advisory council to oversee communication on the welfare of Native American children in South Dakota’s foster care system. But the same committee also voted to reject a bill that would have created a two-year task force to study the welfare of […] The post Bill to create Indian Child Advisory Council endorsed by committee despite DSS opposition appeared first on South Dakota Searchlight.
Teacher pay mandates pass committee without promise of new funding
A bill requiring public schools to raise teacher pay with no promise of new state funding passed a legislative committee Wednesday in Pierre. Nobody testified against the legislation, but several lobbyists representing the education community called it a work in progress. “It is not a perfect bill, but a compromise that will hopefully help us […] The post Teacher pay mandates pass committee without promise of new funding appeared first on South Dakota Searchlight.
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