The South Dakota House of Representatives approved a measure last Friday, Feb. 22, that provides prenatal care for illegal immigrants. The measure now moves to the state Senate. We urge that body to approve the bill and also urge Gov. Dennis Daugaard to sign it when it reaches his desk. … Read Article
“Deep in my heart, I do believe, we shall overcome someday …” We Shall Overcome, anthem, American Civil Rights Movement When co-founder of the National Voting Rights Museum & Institute in Selma, AL, Joanne Bland speaks, people listen. It’s not Ms. Bland’s resounding baritone voice, distinct and articulate, that causes … Read Article
By Rep. Ray Ring District 17 Medicaid, prenatal care topics of debate in Pierre Soon after Gov. Daugaard took office, he appointed a Task Force on Infant Mortality. This diverse group, including several medical experts, issued its Final Report in December 2011. It reported that South Dakota county data showed … Read Article
By Rep. Nancy Rasmussen District 17 Last Wednesday was crossover day for the House and Senate. On crossover day all House bills had to move over to the Senate and all the Senate bills had to come to the House. The House of Representative members were diligently addressing legislation on crossover … Read Article
On gun violence, ethics, and pheasant hunting By Richard P. Holm MD News of the Newtown massacre brings me, at once, to an odd mixture of thoughts: of horrible gun injuries I’ve personally seen in the emergency room; of concepts of medical ethics that could give direction to our country … Read Article
There’s good news and bad news. First, the good news. South Dakota appears to be the closest it has ever been toward enacting a statewide ban on texting while driving. The South Dakota Senate approved a texting while driving ban Tuesday. Meaning our state is oh-so-close to showing that, just … Read Article
By Paula Damon “Your premium brand had better be delivering something special, or it’s not going to get the business.” Warren Buffet, businessman, investor, philanthropist For at least a year, I had been whining about the small dull green tubs with loose lids we die-hard recyclers were forced to use. … Read Article
By Gov. Dennis Daugaard: Many states tax the sales of goods. A few also tax services. South Dakota has a broad-based, four percent sales tax on nearly all goods and services. Because past legislators and governors have maintained the broadness of the tax, it is a steady, reliable source of … Read Article
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