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August 15, 2024 News Round-Up *UPDATED**
PIERRE, S.D. – A new analysis from the South Dakota Municipal League estimates that if IM-28 passes, cities and towns would lose at least $51.5 million in sales tax revenue each year. The fiscal analysis includes IM-28’s impact on each municipality in the state. IM-28 would reduce municipal...
Now Hiring! South Dakota School Districts Have a Teacher Shortage
If you're fresh out of college looking for a teaching job, or a current educator looking to land a new teaching gig, you shouldn't have a difficult time, especially if you live in South Dakota. That's because the Mount Rushmore State has openings, lots of them!. With a new school...
Meet the Candidates: Mike Derby
Mike Derby is running for reelection in the South Dakota state House. Derby is running as a Republican for District 34, which includes western Rapid City. Republicans in this district are running unopposed. Derby works as a commercial real estate broker associate. He was first elected to the Legislature in...
Eight states file court brief challenging California’s electric vehicle mandate
Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird led a coalition of eight state attorneys general, including South Dakota’s, in filing a court brief supporting Ohio’s lawsuit against the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) over California’s electric vehicle mandates. California’s mandate requires all new cars and vehicles sold in California to be electric by 2035. The mandate passed in […]
Kindle Tabbed As President-Elect of the South Dakota School Superintendents Association
Yankton School District Superintendent Dr. Wayne Kindle has been named the President-Elect for the South Dakota School Superintendents Association. Kindle says that being chosen to serve in the role is an honor. Kindle talked about some of the duties that the position entails. Kindle says he is looking forward to...
More than 100 to be laid off as South Dakota trucking company closes for good
A South Dakota trucking company is winding down operations and laying off more than 100 workers, according to a WARN notice filed with the state. The post More than 100 to be laid off as South Dakota trucking company closes for good appeared first on CDLLife.
State regulators trim and approve Montana-Dakota Utilities rate increases
Montana-Dakota Utilities received permission from state regulators Tuesday to raise its rates for South Dakota natural gas and electrical customers, though not by as much as the company requested. The decision comes after a year-long analysis of the company’s request to raise its electrical rates by 17% and its natural gas rates by 11%. Those […]
Rapid City proposes matching donations to feed students in need
RAPID CITY, S.D. – Rapid City’s Legal and Finance Committee met at City Hall today to discuss a new program that would help to feed students in need at Rapid City Area Schools. Alderman Greg Strommen of Ward 3 proposed that a challenge fund of up to $25,000...
Hammerbeck looks to lead Winner to a state title
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) -Winner is one of the top traditional powers in South Dakota high school football. The Warriors should be tough again this season. They are led by Shawn Hammerbeck who will play his college football at Nebraska.
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