Flu cases tapering off; FluMist nasal vaccine coming back
There are signs that the flu season may be tapering off as the number of cases across the United States, and in South Dakota,...
SD legislature enters final two weeks
The 93rd Session of the South Dakota Legislature has entered the “home stretch”, with two weeks left to craft the FY19 budget and address...
Crossover day reached for South Dakota legislature
The South Dakota legislature continues to move at a fast pace, working to meet key deadlines and make tough decisions on over 500 legislative...
South Dakota legislative session update
The South Dakota legislature has just completed its 24th day (of 40 days) and is facing a deadline next Friday (Feb. 23) for “crossover”....
State legislature faces deadlines, new revenue estimates and policy decisions
This week multiple legislative proposals were heard and discussed that have a direct impact on health care providers’ efforts to provide quality, affordable health...
State financial outlook improves; tax collections increase
The Joint Appropriations Committee (JCA) on Tuesday revised revenue targets that direct state spending levels for the current budget year, FY 2018, and for...
South Dakota legislature wraps up fifth week
The 93rd session of the South Dakota legislature has reached its midway point and is busy with committee meetings and floor sessions to tackle...
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...
