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Lincoln County Commission taps former lawmaker to fill vacancy in split vote
CANTON — Lincoln County commissioners picked former state lawmaker Herman Otten on a 3-2 vote Tuesday night to fill the District 2 seat vacated by former Commissioner Betty Otten.
Legislature, Gov. Rhoden reach consensus on property tax proposal
PIERRE — A task force made up of state lawmakers and members of Gov. Larry Rhoden’s administration have come to terms on a property tax relief package.
Appointment allegations overshadow new Lincoln County commissioner's first meeting
The dysfunction that has become synonymous with the Lincoln County Commission greeted the board’s newest member during his first full meeting this week.
Commissioner apologizes for uttering slur against Jewish people
CANTON – Lincoln County Commissioner Douglas Putnam apologized Tuesday night for an antisemitic comment he made at the May 27 commission meeting.
Otten resigning from Lincoln County Commission amid health concerns
Lincoln County Commissioner Betty Otten has resigned, citing health concerns less than two years after voters elected her to represent District 2.
Millions in extra revenue could salvage funding for education, Medicaid, state employees
PIERRE – Gov. Larry Rhoden said Thursday that he is open to revisiting his budget proposal that didn’t include increases for education, Medicaid and state employees following a strong December sales tax report.
