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Lawmakers Studying Possible Changes in Staff

Associated Press — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 15:38:12 +0000

A South Dakota legislative panel has decided to have an outside agency review the operation of the Legislature's professional staff.

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Column: State Legislature Should Be Full-Time

John Gossom — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 21:02:58 +0000

PIERRE - There are few things more maligned than the professional politician. They are just about as popular as cockroaches, but unlike the unwelcome insects, full-time legislators would actually do the state of South Dakota some good.

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Column: Johnson Retirement Could Spell Trouble for Democrats

John Gossom — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 20:40:37 +0000

PIERRE - In order to take control of the Senate, Republicans would need to pick up 6 seats. This opening represents a prime opportunity for them to gain one, as there is not a Democratic heir apparent in this deeply red state.

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Senator Tim Johnson Retires, Cites Health Concerns

Associated Press — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 15:45:19 +0000

SIOUX FALLS - Democratic U.S. Sen. Tim Johnson of South Dakota says he's retiring at the end of his term, acknowledging he remains limited by a recent "health crisis."

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Column: Brewing Debt Ceiling Fight is Comically Tragic

John Gossom — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 17:29:06 +0000

PIERRE - Speaker of the House of Representatives John Boehner has signaled that he intends to force the President to agree to more spending cuts when next the debt ceiling needs to be raised, which should occur in May.

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South Dakota Legislature's Executive Board Chooses Leaders

Associated Press — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 14:17:09 +0000

PIERRE - The South Dakota Legislature's Executive Board has chosen Republican Sen. Ryan Maher of Isabel as its chairman and Republican Rep. Lance Carson of Mitchell as its vice-chairman.

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Senator Johnson to Announce Future on Tuesday

Associated Press — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 14:09:53 +0000

SIOUX FALLS - Senator Tim Johnson is set to announce Tuesday whether he will seek re-election in 2014.

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South Dakota Legislature Holds Final Day of Annual Session

Associated Press — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 14:03:41 +0000

PIERRE - South Dakota legislative leaders expect a short working session when lawmakers meet for the final day of this year's legislative session.

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South Dakota Elderly, Disabled Face Tax Relief Deadline

Associated Press — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 14:58:17 +0000

PIERRE - South Dakota officials say low-income elderly and disabled homeowners have until April 1 to apply for a property tax break.

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Governor Dennis Daugaard OKs Bill Boosting Lawmaker Expense Payments

Associated Press — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 15:07:43 +0000

PIERRE - Gov. Dennis Daugaard has signed into law a measure that increases the daily allowance South Dakota lawmakers get to cover the cost of lodging, meals and other expenses during the annual legislative sessions.

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