Former Sutton Staffer, now South Dakota House Dem Secretary appears to be using State E-mail system to send Dem Lobbyist fundraiser invite

Hot off of the press, I’ve been forwarded an e-mail showing what the Dems are having their staffers spending their time on while they’re in Pierre. Sent from someone identifying himself as Berk Ehrmantraut, House Minority Secretary, this e-mail to lobbyists via his LRC e-mail, through the state e-mail system indicates that Democrats are holding […]

Any Republican Legislators ready to follow Stan Adelstein to Support Billie Sutton? I didn’t think so….

This letter is hitting certain mailboxes around the state today, as former State Senator Stan Adelstein is attempting to enlist current and former legislators to join him on a list of legislators supporting Billie Sutton. And he was even kind enough to write their statement for them: (I thought political mailings needed a disclaimer? Hmmm…) […]

Universal healthcare, the second amendment, and a dignified burial. A law school graduate in the 2018 governor’s race lays out his platform.

I had mentioned it some time ago, but besides Attorney General Marty Jackley, there’s another law school graduate in the Republican race for Governor: Over the past couple of weeks, a dark horse contender is emerging and announcing his intention to seek the highest of South Dakota’s State Offices. No, it’s not a name you’ve likely […]