State legislative session reaches 17-year record for number of bills filed
The 93rd Session of the South Dakota Legislature is midway through its fifth week. When the deadline for bill submissions was reached, there were...
First legislative coffee held in Sioux Falls
The first legislative coffee of the season was held in Sioux Falls on Feb. 2 featuring Rep. Steven Haugaard from District 10, Rep. Larry...
SD Legislature moves into high gear
It is full speed ahead at the South Dakota legislature. As of this morning, 529 bills have been introduced. The Council on Public Policy...
Flu is widespread nationwide, claims lives of 37 children
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has classified the flu as “widespread” in all but one state - Hawaii - however, it has remained...
SD Legislature moves into high gear; opposition to SB 87 strengthens
It is full speed ahead at the South Dakota legislature. As of this morning, 445 bills have been introduced. The Council on Public Policy...
South Dakota legislative pace quickens
As the South Dakota Legislature completes its third week, there is a definite increase in the number and pace of bills being introduced. As...
SD DOH seeking applications for cancer program grants
The South Dakota Department of Health is soliciting grant applications that support the 2015-2020 South Dakota Cancer Plan.
Applications should focus on evidence-based intervention implementation...
Public Policy Council adds more bills to tracking list
The South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations (SDAHO) Council on Public Policy now has 22 health care-related bills they are keeping a watchful eye...
Coalition Workgroup discusses FMAP policy implementation
The Community-Based Providers Shared Savings workgroup (a subgroup of the Health Care Solutions Coalition) met this week. The group is focused on implementing the...
U.S. Supreme Court agrees to hear South Dakota sales tax case
Last week the U.S. Supreme Court granted a review of an appeal filed by the State of South Dakota in the case of South...
