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South Dakota Board of Geographic Names and Attorney General Jackley Caution of a Group Seeking Funds to Rename Harney Peak

PIERRE, S.D. – The South Dakota Board of Geographic Names and Attorney General Marty Jackley are notifying South Dakota consumers about an organization that is asking for donations and holding itself out as the “Official and Authorized” site for the proposed renaming of Harney Peak to Black Elk Peak. This organization has no affiliation with the government in the State of South Dakota.

According to their website, Black Elk Development of Porcupine has claimed to be the “Only Official and Authorized” website for the renaming of Harney Peak, a geographic feature in Pennington County. This organization is not affiliated with the South Dakota Board of Geographic Names or the Board’s process regarding the replacement of offensive names for geographic features.

Black Elk Development’s Articles of Incorporation are not current with the South Dakota Secretary of State’s Office. It is also not listed with the Internal Revenue Service as an Exempt Organization eligible to receive tax-deductible charitable contributions.

The Board’s public involvement process is open to the public at no cost. There are no filing costs associated with the Board’s activities and the purpose of solicited funds by the organization is not known.

The South Dakota Board on Geographic Names was created by the 2009 Legislature to recommend replacements for offensive names for geographic features and to process requests from the public regarding names for geographic features. In some cases, this may be proposing a name for a currently unnamed feature or requesting renaming for a geographic feature. Those wishing to make public comment are encouraged to do so. Additional information about the Board and features under consideration can be found at http://www.sdbgn.sd.gov/.

The Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Division asks that consumers research all charities before giving. Knowing and understanding how much of your donation dollars will go to the actual cause is necessary in the decision making process. Before you give, visit such sites as www.charitynavigator.org or www.guidestar.org, to verify the legitimacy of the nonprofit organization as well as its nonprofit status.

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From my e-mail box:

Though you may not have seen much evidence, there is a Rapid City Municipal Election just around the corner.  FHA Action is planning to put the candidates for Mayor, City Council, and School Board in front of you to ask the questions important to your faith, family, and freedom.  Join us Tuesday, May 5 at 7:00 PM at the Ramkoda Inn Washington Room.  Come 30 minutes early for some (yet to be announced) entertainment.

When: Tuesday, May 5, 2015
Time: 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Where: Rapid City Ramkota Inn – Washington Room
Candidates For: Mayor, City Council and School Board

Please Note:

• Arrive Early for Guest Entertainment (6:30 – 7:00 p.m.)
• A Donation to FHA ACTION would be appreciated.
• This Forum will be video taped and up on this site soon after the forum

Also, we are pleased to announce that the Coull Band has agreed to provide the guest entertainment for the evening.

From my e-mail:

There will be a meeting
Tuesday, April 28, 7:00 pm @ The Pennington County Republican Office

We are looking for volunteers to help with various committee’s for the LDD.

If you are interested please JOIN US!!

Stay Issued in Berget Warrant of Execution

PIERRE – Attorney General Marty Jackley confirms that Circuit Court Judge Douglas Hoffman has issued a stay of the warrant of execution of Rodney Berget based upon defendant’s request and filing of the habeas petition.

The Court has further requested the parties to prepare a proposed scheduling order in relation to the habeas proceedings.
“It remains that State’s position that due process has been satisfied and the interest of justice requires these proceedings to move forward in a timely fashion,” said Jackley.

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Rounds Praises Bipartisan TPA Legislation

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) today appeared on Fox Business’Varney & Co. to discuss the Senate Finance Committee’s passage of Trade Promotion Authority (TPA) legislation late last night. TPA would help the U.S. finalize trade agreements and open new markets to U.S. goods.

 

“Trade Promotion Authority will help the U.S. negotiate stronger, more enforceable international trade standards and open up new markets for American-made products,” said Rounds. “It is an effective tool with bipartisan support that has been used by every president since FDR. I look forward to TPA legislation coming to the full Senate floor for debate so we can remove barriers and level the playing field in the global marketplace.”

 

In South Dakota, trade supports 124,000 jobs. In 2013, South Dakota producers and manufacturers exported $3.7 billion in U.S. goods.

 

Full video of his interview is available by clicking below:          

 

 

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Hey – great Earth Day news. The Yankton County Commission, recognizing that transport by pipeline is far safer than truck or train, is endorsing the Keystone XL Pipeline’s construction. According to WNAX:

The Yankton County Commission passed a resolution in support of Trans Canada and the Keystone XL pipeline.

Mark Johnson, with Trans Canada, says they are looking for backing in advance of the next round of hearings on the re-certification of the XL route before the Public Utilities Commission next month…

Read (And listen to) it here.

Todd Epp is writing this afternoon on how the State Democratic Party has possibly hired a new Executive Director. But, there’s a catch – despite Ann Tornberg being 3-4 months late in hiring someone, she won’t say who, because it’s a secret. (Like the candidates they have running?)

According to a source well-known to me who has a history of reliability, the South Dakota Democratic Party has selected a new executive director. Finally, about three months later than they said they would.

But the party of open government in South Dakota won’t reveal who the person is, even though the SDDP leadership has apparently set their salary and benefits.

My source says the speculation is that the person is somehow involved with the federal courts, where political activity is strictly verboten! The new ED also may have worked for former Congresswoman Stephanie Herseth Sandlin.

Read it all here.

Anyone know who the poor soul is that we need to send a condolence card to?