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Less than 10 people die in South Dakota from influenza and pneumonia in week ending May 28, 2022

By Rushmore State News | May 29, 2022

There were less than 10 deaths with influenza and pneumonia listed as the underlying cause reported in South Dakota during the week ending May 28, 2022, an increase over the previous week.

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South Dakota collected 5.2% more in taxes on motor vehicle licenses in 2021

By Rushmore State News | May 29, 2022

Of the $2.1 billion in taxes collected by South Dakota in 2021, $89.2 million came from taxes on motor vehicle licenses, a 5.2 percent increase over the previous year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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2,223 businesses in South Dakota have between 20 and 49 employees in 2019

By Rushmore State News | May 29, 2022

There were 2,223 businesses in South Dakota with between 20 and 49 employees in 2019, according to the County Business Patterns (CBP) statistics provided by the United States Census Bureau.

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Labor Department Offers Funding for New Apprenticeship Programs

By Press release submission | May 28, 2022

The Department of Labor and Regulation (DLR) is offering $150,000 in funding to help offset the initial start-up costs of developing new Registered Apprenticeship Programs (RAP).

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South Dakota collected $9.8 million in severance taxes in 2021

By Rushmore State News | May 28, 2022

Of the $2.1 billion in taxes collected by South Dakota in 2021, 0.5 percent, or $9.8 million, came from severance taxes, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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South Dakota collected 1.5% more in taxes on miscellaneous occupation and business licenses in 2021

By Rushmore State News | May 28, 2022

Of the $2.1 billion in taxes collected by South Dakota in 2021, $136.9 million came from taxes on miscellaneous occupation and business licenses, a 1.5 percent increase over the previous year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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3,295 businesses in South Dakota have between 10 and 19 employees in 2019

By Rushmore State News | May 28, 2022

There were 3,295 businesses in South Dakota with between 10 and 19 employees in 2019, according to the County Business Patterns (CBP) statistics provided by the United States Census Bureau.

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Their Sacrifice is a Call for Us to Serve

By Press release submission | May 27, 2022

If you ever visit South Dakota’s State Capitol, I hope you take the time to visit the veterans’ memorial down by Capitol Lake. While this memorial is dedicated to all veterans who have served, there is a portion specifically dedicated to the more than 300 South Dakotans killed in the Korean and Vietnam wars.

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Governor Noem Awards Four Community Development Block Grants

By Press release submission | May 27, 2022

Governor Kristi Noem has awarded over $2.7 million in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds to four projects throughout South Dakota. Dupree, Isabel, Lead, and Timber Lake will use the monies to help fund community projects that total more than $10 million.

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May 25 sees Congressional Record publish “MEASURES DISCHARGED PETITION” in the Senate section

By Rushmore State News | May 27, 2022

“MEASURES DISCHARGED PETITION” was published on page S2706 of the Congressional Record on May 25.

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4,910 businesses in South Dakota have between five and nine employees in 2019

By Rushmore State News | May 27, 2022

There were 4,910 businesses in South Dakota with between five and nine employees in 2019, according to the County Business Patterns (CBP) statistics provided by the United States Census Bureau.

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South Dakota collected 10.9% more in miscellaneous taxes in 2021

By Rushmore State News | May 27, 2022

Of the $2.1 billion in taxes collected by South Dakota in 2021, $904,000 came from miscellaneous taxes, a 10.9 percent increase over the previous year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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South Dakota collected $5.9 million in taxes on motor vehicle operator licenses in 2021

By Rushmore State News | May 27, 2022

Of the $2.1 billion in taxes collected by South Dakota in 2021, 0.3 percent, or $5.9 million, came from taxes on motor vehicle operator licenses, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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South Dakota collected $1.4 million in taxes on alcoholic beverages licenses in 2021

By Rushmore State News | May 26, 2022

Of the $2.1 billion in taxes collected by South Dakota in 2021, 0.1 percent, or $1.4 million, came from taxes on alcoholic beverages licenses, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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South Dakota collected 31% more in amusements sales tax in 2021

By Rushmore State News | May 26, 2022

Of the $2.1 billion in taxes collected by South Dakota in 2021, $11 million came from amusements sales tax, a 31 percent increase over the previous year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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14,845 businesses in South Dakota have fewer than five employees in 2019

By Rushmore State News | May 26, 2022

There were 14,845 businesses in South Dakota with fewer than five employees in 2019, according to the County Business Patterns (CBP) statistics provided by the United States Census Bureau.

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DPS Stresses Safe Driving This Memorial Day Holiday

By Press release submission | May 26, 2022

With all of the activities planned around the Memorial Day holiday, South Dakota’s Department of Public Safety reminds people to make driving safety a priority.

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South Dakota collected $120,000 in pari-mutuels sales tax in 2021

By Rushmore State News | May 25, 2022

Of the $2.1 billion in taxes collected by South Dakota in 2021, less than 0.1 percent, or $120,000, came from pari-mutuels sales tax, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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Highway Patrol Honors Trooper Gacke, Inspector Lentz

By Press release submission | May 25, 2022

A South Dakota Highway Patrol Trooper and a Motor Carrier Inspector, both praised for their devotion to duty and family, have received the Patrol’s highest honors.

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Post-Traumatic Stress Injury Awareness Month

By Press release submission | May 25, 2022

Governor Kristi Noem, in coordination with the South Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs, is proclaiming the month of June as “Post-Traumatic Stress Injury Awareness Month,” a time to reflect on the causes, symptoms, and treatment of post-traumatic stress injuries.