News from District 20 Legislators

Revenue setting for fiscal year ending June 30, 2023, and June 30, 2024, is now complete. The revenue setting committee is made up of five Senators and five Representatives all from the Joint Committee on Appropriations.

What About Ivermectin?

Ivermectin is a drug used to treat parasite infestations as well as some insect problems such as head lice. It has been widely used in veterinary medicine for many years and has been approved for human use for more than 30 years.

In response to thoughtful, well-researched letter about gender altering surgery

Letters to the Editor may be sent to: PO Box 358 Wessington Springs, SD 57382 news@truedakotan.com The editor reserves the right to determine if material submitted for publication shall be printed and may edit for accuracy, clarity and civility.

Notes from the WS American Legion Auxiliary

The Wessington Springs Legion Auxiliary met February 20, 2023 at the Weskota North Apartments at 7 p.m. with 14 in attendance – this was a make up meeting after weather cancellation in January. After prayer and pledges, the Secretary and Treasurer reports were approved as read.

City at the Foothills

Darleen Cuppy wrote her Cuppy’s Corner News Monday morning. Delia Atkinson got it later in the forenoon. Darleen enjoyed the roast beef dinner from the Manor kitchen Monday noon. Reina Peterson Ford delivered Darleen’s prescription, etc. from Lewis Drug Monday afternoon.

Recognizing Community Support

The Wessington Springs School District is fortunate to have the support of such a great community! This month I want to share some of the ways that our community continues to provide tremendous support for our students.

City at the Foothills

Darleen Cuppy wrote her Cuppy’s Corner News Monday morning. Delia Atkinson got it later in the forenoon. Darleen enjoyed the ham dinner from the Manor kitchen. Tuesday was a blustery day. Darleen’s daughter Candi Sails stopped in with some things she needed and stayed to visit awhile.

“Care for You” from the Jerauld County Ambulance

Greetings community! Hearts are the theme for this column. We take care of ourselves for our loved ones’ benefit as well as our own. Of course, we all know to exercise, eat right and cease smoking so there is no need to lecture on these things.

Third attempt to change legal newspaper rules fails in committee

PIERRE — For the third time during the current legislative session, legislation designed to change the way legal newspapers are defined in South Dakota has been defeated. The latest attempt in Tuesday’s meeting of the Senate Commerce and Energy Committee was SB178, a hoghoused bill.

News from District 20 Legislators

We have rounded the crossover corner for this year and are on the downhill side of the 98th legislative session. I’ll touch on a couple of bills that I’ve worked on this session. Although I’ve been tasked with carrying many others for different organizations or Representatives.