DEMOCRATIC LEADERSHIP

We’re now halfway through the session, and the pace is accelerating. Every day, we make decisions that shape South Dakota’s future—some for the better, others taking us in the wrong direction. Here’s a look at key wins, setbacks, and what’s ahead.

BY REP. JEFF BATHKE

The fifth week of the historic 100th Legislative Session in the great State of South Dakota is in the books and we have accomplished very little and are past the halfway mark. We continue to see many unnecessary bills coming our way and politics being played.

Foothills News: “Cuppy’s Corner”

I wrote my Cuppy’s Corner News Monday morning. Delia Atkinson got it later in the forenoon. We were having a light snow. I enjoyed the hamburger dinner and blueberry dessert from the Manor kitchen.Tuesday my Home Health lady Kelly Knippling Gran did my vacuuming and laundry, etc.

Christensen and Mason Deserve Our Respect, Admiration

I am writing to call everyone’s attention to a vitally important article in the Jan. 29 edition of the True Dakotan.

Thank you Athletic HOF Committee

Thank you to the Wessington Springs Athletic Hall of Fame committee for the honor of being induced into the Hall’s 2025 class. Congratulations to the other inductees and it was an enjoyable and very humbling day for my family and I seeing so many friends that we have not seen in too long of a time.

An Open Letter to the Editor:

We are four former South Dakota State Librarians. We strongly urge the South Dakota State Legislature to vote NO on the proposed changes (HB 1041) to the South Dakota State Library and the corresponding state statutes. The current staff of 21.

South Dakota’s 100th Legislative Session, Week Four

Hello friends, Exciting things are happening at America’s underground lab in Lead, S.D. At the site of the former Homestake Mine, The Sanford Underground Research Facility (SURF) hosts world-leading research within the deepest underground laboratory in the United States.

DEMOCRATIC LEADERSHIP

As the legislative session gains momentum, we now have a full slate of bills to consider. Some proposals will undoubtedly benefit our state, while others pose serious risks to the wellbeing of South Dakotans.

The fourth week of the historic 100th Legislative Session in the great State of South Dakota is in the books

The fourth week of the historic 100th Legislative Session in the great State of South Dakota is in the books.Governor Rhoden and Lieutenant Governor Venhuizen are full steam ahead! They are very involved in the day-to-day operations.

Foothills News: “Cuppy’s Corner”

I wrote my Cuppy’s Corner News Monday morning. Delia Atkinson got it later in the forenoon. I enjoyed the beef tips and noodles hot dish, carrots and grapes from the Manor kitchen Tuesday, I had physical therapy with Brittany.