One of Speaker G. Mark Mickelson’s meaner ideas passed the House this afternoon, though not without some Republicans telling the Speaker he’s going too far…
Day: February 7, 2018
Senate State Affairs heard a couple of bills of interest to campaign financiers and watchdogs this morning. Senate Bill 128 proposes to restore the ability to…
During today’s Senate State Affairs hearing on Senate Bill 129, Senator Al Novstrup asked about the use of the term “entity” in the campaign finance…
Last night I noticed that Joint Rule 5-11.1 appears to prevent reconsideration of failed concurrent resolutions. Lieutenant Governor and Senate President Matt Michels says that…
Judge Lawrence Piersol heard opening arguments and testimony in the Libertarian/Constitutionist lawsuit against South Dakota’s onerous ballot access laws yesterday. The judge also confirmed that…
House Joint Resolution 1001 would have us vote in November on raising legislator pay from $6,000 to about $10,200 and pegging subsequent raises to changes in…