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News from June 2023

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Thune Statement on Supreme Court Striking Down President Biden’s Student Loan Scheme

By Rushmore State News Report | Jun 30, 2023

U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) today issued the following statement regarding the Supreme Court’s decision in Biden v. Nebraska, which struck down President Biden’s reckless and costly student loan bailout executive order

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Rounds Leads Legislation to Rename Post Office in Honor of Fallen Army Staff Sergeant Robb Rolfing

By Rushmore State News Report | Jun 30, 2023

U.S. Senator Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) introduced legislation to designate a Sioux Falls post office as the "Staff Sergeant Robb Lura Rolfing Post Office Building.” On this day in 2007, Staff Sgt. Rolfing died in Iraq while serving his country. He was 29 years old.

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Attorney General Jackley Announces Judge Rejects Habeas Corpus Request on Infant Murder Conviction

By Rushmore State News Report | Jun 30, 2023

South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announces that a Circuit Court Judge has denied a habeas corpus request for Joseph Patterson, who was convicted in 2015 in the death of an infant.

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Gov. Noem's "Evil Foreign Governments" Bill Goes into Effect July 1

By Rushmore State News Report | Jun 30, 2023

Governor Noem’s “Evil Foreign Governments” bill, SB 189, will go into effect on July 1st.

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26 people die from diseases of the heart in South Dakota during week ending June 24

By Rushmore State News | Jun 30, 2023

There were 26 deaths from diseases of the heart reported in South Dakota in the week ending June 24, making up 17.2% of total deaths by all causes in South Dakota.

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Tax revenue analysis: South Dakota collects $526 million million in sales and gross receipt in Q1

By Rushmore State News | Jun 30, 2023

South Dakota collected $526 million in sales and gross receipt taxes during the first quarter of 2023, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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Average VA Purchase Loan amount in South Dakota declines from Q1 to Q2

By Rushmore State News | Jun 30, 2023

The average VA Purchase Loan amount for South Dakota in the second quarter of fiscal year 2023 was $311,641, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index

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VA Purchase Loans in South Dakota average $311,641 for Q2

By Rushmore State News | Jun 30, 2023

The average VA Purchase Loan amount for South Dakota in the second quarter of fiscal year 2023 was $311,641, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Campaign spending: Top Q1 political donation recipients in South Dakota

By Rushmore State News | Jun 30, 2023

These South Dakota political organizations received the most money from campaign donations in the first quarter of 2023, according to the Federal Election Commission.

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Less than 10 people die in South Dakota with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause in week ending June 24

By Rushmore State News | Jun 29, 2023

There were less than 10 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in South Dakota during the week ending June 24, an increase over the previous week.

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Attorney General Jackley Releases Draft Explanation For Proposed Constitutional Amendment On Amending, Repealing Ballot Measures

By Rushmore State News Report | Jun 29, 2023

South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has released a draft ballot explanation for a proposed constitutional amendment that would prohibit the State Legislature from amending or repealing ballot measures for seven years.

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35 people die from cancer in South Dakota during week ending June 24

By Rushmore State News | Jun 29, 2023

There were 35 deaths from cancer reported in South Dakota in the week ending June 24, making up 23.2% of total deaths by all causes in South Dakota.

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National Guard Tuition Reimbursement Goes into Effect July 1

By Rushmore State News Report | Jun 29, 2023

The bill to provide 100% tuition reimbursement for members of the South Dakota National Guard attending college in-state, HB 1039, will go into effect on July 1st.

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Gov. Noem's Pro-Family Bills Go into Effect July 1

By Rushmore State News Report | Jun 29, 2023

Several bills that strengthen families in South Dakota will go into effect on July 1st.

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Rounds Joins Markey, Cruz and Colleagues on Bicameral, Bipartisan Legislation to Keep AM Radio in New Vehicles

By Rushmore State News Report | Jun 28, 2023

U.S. Senator Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) joined Senators Ed Markey (D-Mass.), Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and 17 of their Senate colleagues on the AM for Every Vehicle Act. This bicameral and bipartisan legislation would direct federal regulators to require automakers to maintain AM broadcast radio in their new vehicles at no additional charge.

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Gov. Noem's Bill Updating "Governor" References Goes into Effect July 1

By Rushmore State News Report | Jun 28, 2023

Governor Noem’s bill updating references to the “governor” and other public officers, HB 1175, will go into effect on July 1st.

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Less than 10 people die from chronic lower respiratory diseases in South Dakota during week ending June 24

By Rushmore State News | Jun 28, 2023

There were less than 10 deaths from chronic lower respiratory diseases reported in South Dakota in the week ending June 24, making up less than 6.6% of total deaths by all causes in South Dakota.

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10 people die from cerebrovascular diseases in South Dakota during week ending June 24

By Rushmore State News | Jun 28, 2023

There were 10 deaths from cerebrovascular diseases reported in South Dakota in the week ending June 24, making up 6.6% of total deaths by all causes in South Dakota.

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Attorney General Jackley Joins Effort in Requesting Congressional Support For AM Radio Stations

By Rushmore State News Report | Jun 28, 2023

South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has joined 16 other states in encouraging Congress to pass legislation that would keep AM radios in new vehicles.

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Gov. Noem's Workforce Freedom Bill Goes into Effect July 1

By Rushmore State News Report | Jun 28, 2023

Governor Noem’s Workforce Freedom bill, SB 76, will go into effect on July 1st. The bill recognizes out-of-state occupational licenses for nearly every profession.