February 2015
Funds Available For Specialty Crop Projects In South Dakota
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — The South Dakota Department of Agriculture has federal money available to help producers enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops. The money is available through the Specialty Crops Block Grant program that was authorized under the 2014 Farm Bill. The federal government defines specialty crops as fruits and vegetables, tree nuts, […]
Panel Approves Allowing Concealed Weapons On SD Campuses
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — A legislative panel has approved a measure to allow some people to carry a concealed weapon on the state’s six public university campuses. The House Local Government Committee on Thursday voted for the proposal, which authorizes people who are at least 21 years old to carry a concealed firearm. Republican Rep. […]
Panel Kills Plan To Allow Some To Carry Firearms In Capitol
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — A legislative committee has defeated a measure to authorize legislators to carry concealed weapons in the state Capitol to defend against a violent attack. The Senate Judiciary Committee on Thursday killed the proposal. It would have required lawmakers to go through law enforcement-approved training and petition legislative leadership before receiving a […]
Panel Approves Plan For Some To Carry Weapons In Capitol
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — A legislative panel has approved a measure to allow sergeants-at-arms to carry concealed weapons in the state Capitol for defense. The Senate Judiciary Committee on Thursday approved the proposal, which would require the sergeants to go through law enforcement-approved training before receiving a permit. Republican Sen. Brock Greenfield says he aims […]
