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SD lawmakers approve $6 million extra for schools

PIERRE (AP) — The South Dakota Legislature has approved spending more than $6 million to provide a one-time boost in state aid to school districts and technical schools.

March 07, 2013

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More pine beetle funding gains support in Legislature

PIERRE — County governments should receive a total of $2 million in additional state financial assistance for fighting infestations of pine beetles, the state Senate decided Tuesday night.

By Bob Mercer , March 06, 2013

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State awards $278,000 to 23 hospitals

PIERRE — Twenty-three rural hospitals in South Dakota will receive a total of $278,037 in federal funding for projects to improve patient access, reduce medication errors, reduce hospital re-admissions and improve operations.

February 13, 2013

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Major school funding hearing today in Legislature

Major school funding hearing today in Legislature PIERRE — There is a major hearing Wednesday on various school-aid proposals, including SB 191 from Sen. Larry Rhoden, R- Union Center.

By Staff reports , February 12, 2013

‘Working holidays’ considered as recognition for SD veterans

‘Working holidays’ considered as recognition for SD veterans The House State Affairs Committee unanimously endorsed legislation Wednesday that would designate working holidays honoring Purple Heart recipients and veterans who were prisoners of war or missing in action.

By Bob Mercer , February 07, 2013

Legislators want more state aid for schools

There are at least one dozen proposals to provide more funding to K-12 schools in some fashion.

By Staff reports , January 31, 2013

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Health care study: SD underfunded by $30.05 per Medicaid patient

The report projects that Medicaid underpayments to providers will exceed $7 billion nationally for 2012.

By News release , January 31, 2013

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Impact Aid system to undergo changes

Impact Aid system to undergo changes Legislation streamlines funding for SD schools.

By Anna Jauhola , December 27, 2012

THUNE: Impact Aid schools deserve better payment process

THUNE: Impact Aid schools deserve better payment process Many school districts in South Dakota rely heavily on Impact Aid money from the federal government each year to help cover annual expenses.

By Sen. John Thune , December 08, 2012

Dakotas rank high in funding of tobacco programs

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota ranks second in the nation and South Dakota eleventh in the funding of programs to prevent youth smoking and to help smokers quit.

December 06, 2012

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SD lawmakers endorse university funding plan

PIERRE (AP) — A South Dakota legislative panel has endorsed a plan aimed at giving state universities and technical schools their fair share of any increases in state revenue.

November 13, 2012

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Education debate only beginning

School board members say ballot defeats likely to spur legislative action.

By Ross Dolan , November 08, 2012

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LETTER: IM 15 a ‘reasonable plan’ to generate needed funds

I have seen the impact that ongoing budget cuts are having on children across the state. Last year alone, schools had to eliminate over 200 classroom staff across the state.

By Bev Banks , October 25, 2012

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Regents seek funding hike for universities

Increase of 8.7 percent would be in addition to $167.9M already OK’d by Legislature.

By Bob Mercer , August 10, 2012

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DOT: Feds’ funding cuts hurt

Five-year road plan discussed during Thursday meeting in Mitchell

By Tom Lawrence , July 19, 2012

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