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Daugaard Digs Keystone XL; Heineman, Nobel Laureates Do Not

We can't count on Governor Dennis Daugaard to support efforts to block the Keystone XL pipeline. In a letter to a concerned constituent, Governor Daugaard says he believes TransCanada's handling of the numerous spills at its pumping stations along the…

Daugaard Wins Majority Approval, But South Dakotans Nervous

Nielson Brothers Polling finds Governor Dennis Daugaard gets high marks from a majority of South Dakotas: NBP finds that 23% of South Dakota voters strongly approve and another 37% somewhat approve of Governor Daugaard's job performance. Among the 40% that…

Federal Grants Bring South Dakotans Books, Better Wastewater Systems

There goes big bad government again, ruining our lives with its wanton, tyrannical spending. Fresh from his big bike ride in the Hills (and almost making me late for my 1 p.m. job interview in Spearfish!), Governor Dennis Daugaard gets…

Daugaard Declares Buffalo Chip Campground Day

Fresh from his sunny motorcycle ride in the Black Hills, Governor Dennis Daugaard has declared today "Buffalo Chip Campground Day" in South Dakota. In his proclamation, Governor Daugaard celebrates the Sturgis motorcycle rally concert site for many features: the Buffalo…

State Budget Cuts Sandbag Economy… But SD Has Biggest Reserves!

The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities finds state budget cuts doing unnecessary harm to education, health care, and the economy. (I will be trying to boost my personal economy by seeking trademark on the term "Daugaard recession.") Out of…

Governor Reverses Charity Sales Tax Stance, Delays Enforcement

As noted yesterday, a newly rediscovered state statute that requires churches to pay sales tax on charity food distributions initially drew a hands-off approach from Governor Dennis Daugaard: In a response letter, Daugaard said that to grant the exemption in…

Daugaard Seeks Nominations for Vacant District 21 Senate Seat

Permit me to cast cynicism aside and cheer a political move by Team Daugaard. Governor Dennis Daugaard gets to fill his first Legislative vacancy this year, as Republican Cooper Garnos is stepping down from his District 21 Senate seat to…