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4 Simple Ways to Save Money
Iam sure you have noticed our paychecks getting a little smaller in 2013. With the end of the payroll tax holiday, the average household will see about $83-$140 less per month. To ease the impact on o...
Posted on 2/4/13 at 10:30 AM
Consequences of Overspending on the Holidays
Millions of consumers have begun their holiday shopping, snagging sale items either in-person or online, and therefore considering themselves savvy shoppers. At the same time, many lost sight of the f...
Posted on 11/29/12 at 11:22 AM
N.Y. Times: Thune blasts spending bill, yet inserts millions in earmarks
From the N.Y. Times: WASHINGTON Dozens of senators who voted to ban the practice of earmarking nevertheless requested nearly $1 billion for pet projects in the spending bill released Tuesday. ... ...
Posted on 12/16/10 at 10:18 AM
OTC? Get a prescription for that
Workers opting into flexible spending accounts are getting a bit of a surprise this year: If they want to set aside pre-tax dollars to help pay for over-the-counter drugs, they'll have to get a doct...
Posted on 11/15/10 at 1:59 PM
NOEM: Tax deadline looms
By Kristi Noem , April 01, 2013
LETTER: Cut unconstitutional spending to fix deficit
OK, President Obama and Congress, cut out all the political posturing over the annual federal deficit and increasing federal debt. Get down to basics.By Dennis J. Muser , March 23, 2013
LETTER: City needs to take a close look at spending
Current issues are a new events center and a new city hall costing about $10 million. Past issues are the water treatment plant, the Hitchcock swimming pool and the balloon museum.By Wenton Peters , March 16, 2013
SD governor signs $2 million funding bill for beetle fight
The $2 million will be available immediately to help counties fight the insects that have devastated pine forests in parts of the Black Hills.March 11, 2013
Wind Cave to close campground due to budget cuts
WIND CAVE NATIONAL PARK (AP) — Wind Cave National Park has closed a campground as it begins implementing 5 percent across-the-board cut in its operating budget due to automatic budget cuts.March 11, 2013
SD lawmakers delay decision on state revenue
PIERRE (AP) — The South Dakota Legislature's budget-writing committee has delayed a decision on how much revenue to expect for the rest of the current year and the budget year that begins July 1.March 04, 2013
LETTER: Government needs to learn how to budget
The sequester: 3 cents of every dollar would be cut. Ponder this: If my household budget needed to be reduced in like manner, the mortgage would still get paid and there would be enough money for food, gasoline and household bills.By Joanne Geraets , March 02, 2013
Noem: House passed ‘targeted cuts’ that would have averted sequestration
By Denise Ross , February 28, 2013
South Dakota faces federal cuts, furloughs
By Chet Brokaw , February 28, 2013
SD legislative panel looks at revenue prospects
PIERRE (AP) — The South Dakota legislative committee that puts together the state budget is working to determine how much money the state will have to spend next year.February 28, 2013
LETTER: Social Security has no bearing on U.S. deficit
I hope that Rep. Noem is more careful in the future when discussing Social Security, deficits and the national debt.By Dean Baker , February 08, 2013
Obama seeks to avoid sequester with short-term fix
By Andrew Taylor and Jim Kuhnhenn , February 05, 2013
SD lawmakers push for balanced federal budget plan
PIERRE — Some legislators are pushing for a U.S. constitutional convention.By Staff reports , January 31, 2013
Legislators push to increase per diem to $175
PIERRE — Rep. David Novstrup, R-Aberdeen, wants each legislator to receive $65 more in additional daily expense allowance while in session or in special session.By Bob Mercer , January 30, 2013
Thune disputes Dem claim
By Denise Ross , January 19, 2013
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