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meeting 2 times a day to get through our bill log. Several bills have related to the Future Fund and the Governors Office of Economic Development (GOED). Many communities and students in district 19 have benefitedfromtheFutureFund and the Governors Office of EconomicDevelopment.Icompletely understand that some poor choices and investments have been made in the past but so many good decisions have been made too. I don’t think we need to throw the baby out with the bathwater, but oversight would really help. HB 1286 an act to amend the process by which moneys are distributed from the employer’s investment in South Dakota’s Future fund. This would require GOED to report tothelegislature.AnotherbillI supportedwasHB1222anactto prohibit members of the Board ofEconomicDevelopmentfrom having any interest in moneys from or approved by the Board of Economic Development. It is unfortunate that we have been put in a position where this bill was brought. This bill did not garner enough support on the floor to pass. I am hopeful the other restrictions and safe guards that have passed will remedy the issues going forward. Property tax relief has been at the forefront of the session. There are over 26 bills regarding property tax relief. It is not possible for all these bills to pass and work together. Collectively we are trying to sort through the best options for the majority and move forward with those options. In my opinion, owner occupied relief is the front runner among the membersoftheHouse,buthow will we replace those funds for our schools, counties and cities? That is the question we are trying to answer. I would love to know your thoughts so please reach out. This week 4Hers from across the state and many from Bon Homme county visited the capitol, even having one shadow me for the day. I would like to thank Bon Homme senior Tarynn T. for her service to the legislature and congratulate her on her recent military enlistment. It was my honor to nominate you for the page program.
Read moreTheAnnualMeetingoftheBonHommeCountyWeedand Pest Board will be held Thursday, March 5th at 8:00 a.m., at the Courthouse Annex, Tyndall. Board members and any area residents are encouraged to attend. Spray policies and guidelines for 2026 will be set.
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Who couldn’t use a little more money in their pocket? Thanks to the Working Families Tax Cuts, there’s a good chance you’ll be seeing more money in your pocket when you file your taxes this year. Thanks to Republicans’ landmark bill,hardworkingSouth Dakotans will see smaller tax bills and bigger refunds, and small business owners, farmers, and ranchers will also have more money to invest in their workers and operations.
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Fourteen Wagner HS Choir Students competed at Vocal Solo/Ensemble Contest in Kimball on Wednesday, February 4th. We had 9 events which featured 5 Solos, 2 Duets, 1 Quartet, and 1 Small Ensemble singing to receive a rating. Superiors are the highest rating you can receive, followed by Excellent, Good, and Below Average. Here are the results: Freshmen Ethan Gabel and Tegan Langdeaux received Superior ratings for their Solos of “Poor Wayfaring Stranger” and “The Water is Wide.” Out of 30 possible points, Ethan scored 28 and Tegan 26.
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Take a moment to breathe. Close your eyes. Slowly inhale through your nose, pause, and gently exhale through your mouth. After a few steady breaths, you likely feel more relaxed and ready for the day.
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Week 6 is in the books, and it was the busiest week we’ve had in Pierre so far. We had several long floor sessions, and committees met in the late afternoon and eveninghoursaswellonmultiple days, which is rare. That’s all in preparation for Tuesday’s crossover day,whenbillsmustclearthe chamber the legislation started in order to move or “crossover” to the other chamber. Nothing corrals a legislature’s pace like a deadline looming over the chamber.
Read moreIf you have a 5-18 year old who is interested in either rabbits or poultry as a possible 4-H project, now is the time to get involved! Bon Homme County 4-H Rabbit and Poultry Club is a friendly group that will help you get started on the right foot in a 4-H Small Animal project.
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