House bill 1257, the anti-porn measure authored by State Representative Bethany Soye that went through the House, but found opposition in the State Senate as a result of questions over it’s constitutionality, has now become a summer study as South Dakota legislators seek a path forward that won’t trigger constitutionality lawsuits where taxpayers end up […]
There was a press release from the so-called Freedom Caucus earlier this week that didn’t really seem related to freedom as I’ve heard it defined. What they were seeking attention for was about going after South Dakota Libraries, because the national library association is pushing some ideas they don’t like, so they want to stop […]
I swear something is in the water this year up in the state legislature. The latest evidence of it? House Bill 1250, which further attempts to raise the age for being considered a legal adult to 21, as it applies to tobacco use: HB1250P – raise smoking age to 21 by Pat Powers on Scribd […]
From KCCR News, it looks like some people can’t wait to increase the authority State Government has over people’s lives. South Dakota lawmakers start their legislative session Tuesday with many bills, with some that will cause a great deal of debate. One of the more controversial bills being brought forward this session is a bill […]
If you recall the measure I derided earlier as being contrary to principles of compassionate conservatism, as well as a unprecedented expansion of government oversight into our lives, it has now been assigned a bill number, and has been introduced as House Bill 1076. HOUSE BILL NO. 1076 Introduced by: Representatives DiSanto, Brunner, Campbell, Craig, […]
After a couple of posts on this topic, I notice where “Anonymous” people are claiming that the DiSanto Drug Testing for Welfare recipients proposal may only apply to recipients of TANF (Temporary Assistance to Needy Families), and not as it sounded in the KCCR interview, to Medicaid recipients and the disabled. But, even if it’s […]
According to KELOland News, Democrat City Councilor Michelle Erpenbach had her proposed draconian cell phone ban defeated on a 5-3 vote last night. Does this put a dent in her plans to run for Mayor of Sioux Falls?
A lawsuit was filed against the Attorney General yesterday to include a clear statement of the consequences should a measure that’s soon to be circulated in South Dakota pass on the ballot next November: South Dakotans for Responsible Lending is proposing the ballot measure. Jackley’s office approved language last month for the measure that would […]
If you recall my post on Monday noting how State Representative Scott Odenbach was among Independent Candidate Karen McNeal’s largest donors through his Liberty Tree PAC, the days since haven’t gone much better. In an op/ed from the Dakota Scout, Nanny State Representative Bethany Soye authored an article with Indy Senate Candidate Karen McNeal where […]
Yesterday was filled with a lot of Republican activity. I attended the local GOP monthly lunch, where I listened to Public Utilities Commissioner Kristie Fiegen give an interesting talk on South Dakota’s energy mix, with far more being generated in renewable sources than we actually consume here – which is good news for our state’s […]