Between the Lines By David Lias Each year, this state sends some of its best men and women to Pierre to do the public good. Our state's annual legislative session is a time when we are supposed to feel hopeful. We naturally expect that something good will have happened by … Read Article
Committee defers midwife legislation by Susan Smith A bill that would allow women to have a qualified midwife present while giving birth in their homes was deferred to the last legislative day by the House State Affairs Committee Jan. 25. HB1007 would have provided regulation for the practice of professional … Read Article
Will to speak at USD symposium Washington Post columnist and television commentator George Will is the featured speaker Tuesday, April 20 for the annual Arthur Volk Symposium sponsored by The University of South Dakota School of Business. Will is scheduled to speak at 8 p.m. The symposium is open to … Read Article
Legislative Report by Rep. H. Junior Engbrecht The first week of the 1999 Legislative Session got off to a quick start with the governor delivering his State of the State Address on Wednesday, Jan. 13. It was a short speech that outlined many of the programs and policies that the … Read Article
Pierre Direct Line By Rep. Judy Clark The first day of the 1999 South Dakota Legislative Session was characterized by a record breaking eight-hour session and a near absence of partisan rhetoric as the Legislature was asked to decide the outcome of the 12th District race between Hal Wick and … Read Article
Benefit planned for Wanda Hannahs Family, friends and co-workers of Wanda Hannahs, Vermillion, have joined together to organize a benefit for the young mother who sustained injuries in a Sept. 11, 1998 car accident which left her quadriplegic. The benefit will be held Feb. 20 at the Wakonda Legion Hall. … Read Article
State Senate Report by Sen. John Reedy The 74th Legislative Session began with uncertainty in the House of Representatives. The House convened at noon on Tuesday to determine who would become the official representative from District 12 in Sioux Falls. Rep. Hall Wick and Democratic challenger John McIntyre tied for … Read Article
It's tax time: Do you know where your records are? In the wake of sweeping tax law changes, one piece of advice remains the same � keep good records. Record keeping throughout the year helps taxpayers avoid surprises at tax time. This practice should start long before your W-2 Form … Read Article
Between the Lines By David Lias Washington, D.C. seems so very far away from South Dakota. In fact, it seems like it's a whole different world upon itself. Especially when compared to places like Vermillion. Except for one thing. There is unprecedented court action (specifically, an impeachment trial) going on … Read Article
State Senate Report by Sen. John Reedy The 74th Legislative Session began with uncertainty in the House of Representatives. The House convened at noon on Tuesday to determine who would become the official representative from District 12 in Sioux Falls. Rep. Hall Wick and Democratic challenger John McIntyre tied for … Read Article
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