Why do bad men grow fat while good men go lean? Black Elk’s lament at the collapse of his worldview in the face white invaders…
Tag: Deadwood
The gambling interests in Deadwood have an initiated amendment in the hopper to legalize sports betting in Deadwood. They’ve had their Attorney General’s statement since…
The proposal to refer Medicaid expansion to a popular vote in 2020 is just one of six ballot measures the Legislature will consider this week.…
…and Sports Betting a Progressive Tax? The Legislative Research Council doesn’t think sports betting in Deadwood will be a big moneymaker. In a fiscal note…
The Deadwood sports betting initiative that I reported on yesterday actually has two purposes. Along with adding sports betting to the ways one can lose…
All right, you’ve had a week to recover; who’s ready to discuss (and debate, and petition?) initiatives for the 2020 ballot? Secretary of State has…
The death of Deadwood mayor and District 31 State Representative Charles M. Turbiville leaves voters in Lawrence County with a complicated electoral situation. Ballots were…
Here’s what South Dakota really needs: a definition of cheating! Senate Bill 43, requested by the Department of Revenue, would write a definition of cheating into our…
Merry Christmas to Cadillac Jack’s from the Deadwood City Commission, which last week approved $2 million in tax increment financing to make possible another expansion of the…
Deadwood recognizes that it needs to give non-gamblers more reasons to visit. I’ve suggested developing opportunities for hiking, biking and other outdoor activities that would appeal to families and adventurers.…