Archive - The Dakota Scout

Better-than-expected revenues could ease state budget squeeze

Updated projections could bring funding boosts for state employees, schools and health care partners

9 hrs ago • Joe Sneve

Iowa wagers have South Dakota eyeing app-based sports betting vote

Proposed gambling expansion would run through Deadwood; revenues marked for property tax relief

12 hrs ago • Joe Sneve

SCOUTING YESTERDAY | South Dakotans block Sioux Falls Skyforce’s Isaiah Thomas-fueled collapse

This week in South Dakota history: Feb. 6-12

13 hrs ago • Dan Gehlsen

Federal judge rejects nonprofit's effort to stop state's ban on advertising abortion drugs

Mayday Health sought federal intervention after Attorney General's Office filed lawsuit in state court

14 hrs ago • Jonathan Ellis

Out with the old, in with the new? Lincoln County Justice Center furniture splits commissioners

Airport budget stabilizes following hangar lease increases

16 hrs ago • Todd Epp

New city sales tax touted as relief for South Dakota property owners

Divided state House passes municipal taxing authority measure by one-vote margin

Feb 11 • Joe Sneve

South Dakota won’t be first to force Netflix, Amazon to bulk up age-appropriate filters

South Dakota lawmakers torpedo bid to regulate advertisements that play during children's programming streams; proponents say state should act if feds…

Feb 10 • Joe Sneve

Ahlers touts crossover appeal, work ethic in announcement for governor

Former lawmaker says he has proven track record of winning in GOP territory

Feb 10 • Jonathan Ellis

VIEWPOINT | Gov. Rhoden’s veto defended markets, not meat alternatives

Guest column by state Sen. Liz Larson

Feb 10

Signing ceremony in Sioux Falls strikes firearm silencers as controlled weapon

Silencer Central hosts bill signing in move that supporters say makes South Dakota more Second Amendment friendly

Feb 10 • Jonathan Ellis

VIEWPOINT | Wait for feds before upending South Dakota’s medical marijuana system

Guest column by Kittrick Jeffries, Cannabis Industry Association of South Dakota

Feb 10

Failing to intervene in suicide attempts could become criminal in South Dakota

Supporters cite life-saving potential of 'Josh's Bill'; opponents question punishing bystanders in traumatic moments.

Feb 10 • Joe Sneve

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