Monthly Archives: February 1999

Legislative Report By Sen. John Reedy On Wednesday, Democratic state senators and I met with Senators Tom Daschle and Tim Johnson. They were in town to talk about their plans to strengthen agriculture in South Dakota through federal legislation. Both senators were very impressed by our efforts this year in … Read Article →

Viennese musicians to make U.S. debut in Vermillion Making its first tour of the United States, "Die Eipeldauer," a string trio that performs Viennese dance music as it would have been heard at house parties early in the 19th century, will play its first concert in the USA at the … Read Article →

Politics forge strong friendships Daschle, Janklow say similar goals led to strong working relationship U.S. Sen. Tom Daschle and South Dakota Gov. Bill Janklow share a moment of levity during their appearance at the Farber Center for Civic Leadership on the USD campus last Wednesday. Their discussion, entitled "When Partisans … Read Article →

Irish balladeer will perform on St. Pat's Be puttin' on your green and join the fun as the Vermillion Area Arts Council throws its fifth annual St. Patrick's Day party. Follow the wee folk to the rainbow's end the Washington Street Arts Center, 202 Washington in Vermillion on Wednesday, March … Read Article →

Legislative Report By Rep. H. Junior Engbrecht Possibly the most dramatic day of this session occurred on Feb. 18 when the repeal of the death penalty was debated. The debate lasted for more then two hours and was very emotional. The repeal lost 47 to 23. Feb. 19 was supposed … Read Article →

Lawmakers hear resistance to E911 legislation by David Lias A House bill that may affect emergency telecommunications in the state likely will pass, but will be watered down and not cause a drastic effect. District 17 Rep. H. Junior Engbrecht of Marion made that prediction at a legislative cracker-barrel meeting … Read Article →

Pierre Direct Line By Rep. Judy Clark Rather than discuss a particular bill, I'd like to talk a little about the process of law making. Of the 400 or 500 bills presented every session, the history of only a few of them are known to each legislator and those bills … Read Article →

Irish balladeer will perform on St. Pat's Be puttin' on your green and join the fun as the Vermillion Area Arts Council throws its fifth annual St. Patrick's Day party. Follow the wee folk to the rainbow's end the Washington Street Arts Center, 202 Washington in Vermillion on Wednesday, March … Read Article →