Jerauld County Ambulance: Care For You - Feb. 2024

Greetings everyone. It’s been quite a while since we have written a column, so here is an update on some of what has been happening. We went to Pierre for EMS Day at the Capitol in Januarywherewemetwith Governor Noem and were recognized in the House and Senate.

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“Cuppys Corner”

Darleen Cuppy wrote her news Monday morning. Delia came to get it much later in the day - she was attending the Farm, Home and Health Show. Darleen enjoyed the pork roast dinner from the Manor kitchen. Darleen received a pretty bouquet from her daughter Cindy Zenk.

FROM THE LEGISLATURE: DISTRICT 20 COLUMNS

As the legislative session in South Dakota prog resses, significant bills have made their way through the chambers, addressing critical issues impacting the state’s agricultural sector.

FROM THE LEGISLATURE: DISTRICT 20 COLUMNS

We finished legislative day 29, there are 8 days remaining. Both the Joint and House Appropriations Committees are busy with end of session bill hearings and budget setting. More in that regard next week.

FROM THE LEGISLATURE: DISTRICT 20 COLUMNS

Week 7 in the state le gislature has come and gone just as quick as last week. Crossover Day happened and similar to last year, there wasn’t nearly as many bills introduced, so it wasn’t quite the extravaganza as years past.

FROM THE LEGISLATURE: DISTRICT 20 COLUMNS

We finished legislative day 25, 13 days remain in the 2024 Legislative Session. The Joint Committee on Appropriations completed its task of setting revenue projections for the balance of fiscal year 2024 and for fiscal year 2025. For 2024 revenue is expected to be $2.

THE VOID

The void………..those unexpected events that blind side us. We have the option to react or respond. Our choice will make all the difference in the outcome as we overcome with victory. A family in our community recently lost a child. The ripple effect has been enormous.

FROM THE LEGISLATURE: DISTRICT 20 COLUMNS

Week 6 in the state legislature flew by again and hosted a wide range of very important bills. Crossover Day is on the horizon, and with it could bring some long days. Crossover Day is the final day for bills to crossover from their chamber of origin.

“Cuppys Corner”

Darleen Cuppy wrote her Cuppy’s Corner News Monday morning. Delia Atkinson came to get it later in the day. Tuesday Darleen enjoyed the ham dinner from the Manor kitchen. The Spartans girls and boys played at Kimball/White Lake. The JV girls won 36-10, the JV boys lost by 2 points.