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News from March 2023

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South Dakota collects $572 million million in sales and gross receipt tax revenue in Q4

By Rushmore State News | Mar 30, 2023

South Dakota collected $572 million in sales and gross receipt taxes during the fourth quarter of 2022, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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End of life: South Dakota deaths during week ending March 11 did not exceed death expectancy

By Rushmore State News | Mar 29, 2023

South Dakota's death count did not exceed death expectancy during the week ending March 11, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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Death expectancy exceeds death count in South Dakota during week ending March 4

By Rushmore State News | Mar 28, 2023

South Dakota's death count did not exceed death expectancy during the week ending March 4, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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Giving Back – Permanently

By Rushmore State News reports | Mar 26, 2023

Every time I travel our state, the best part of my day is just meeting people. I run into old friends at Culver’s or HyVee all the time.

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DOH and DOE Announce K-12 School Air Quality Improvement Project

By Rushmore State News reports | Mar 26, 2023

The South Dakota Departments of Health (DOH) and Education (DOE) are collaborating to provide portable high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) purifying units to accredited K-12 schools throughout South Dakota – all at no cost to the schools.

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Gov. Noem VETOES Classifying Marijuana as Hemp

By Rushmore State News reports | Mar 26, 2023

Governor Kristi Noem VETOED House Bill 1209, which would increase the amount of THC allowed in industrial hemp to 5%, classifying marijuana as hemp.

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Gov. Noem Signs Pregnancy Expenses Bill into Law

By Rushmore State News reports | Mar 26, 2023

Signs Bills to Take Care of People into Law

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Gov. Noem Signs “Evil Foreign Governments” Bill into Law

By Rushmore State News reports | Mar 23, 2023

Governor Noem signed SB 189 into law. The bill restricts state and local governments from contracting with six “Evil Foreign Governments.”

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Week ending March 11 could be deadliest for people age 85 and older in South Dakota

By Rushmore State News | Mar 21, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 44 individuals age 85 and older died during the week ending March 11.

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South Dakota: 23 people in 75-84 age group are estimated to have died during week ending March 11

By Rushmore State News | Mar 20, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 23 people in the 75-84 age group died during the week ending March 11.

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Gov. Noem Attends National Guard Fire Fighting Deployment Ceremony

By Rushmore State News reports | Mar 20, 2023

Signs Fire Safety Bills into Law

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South Dakota Transportation Hall of Honor Committee Accepting Nominations

By Rushmore State News reports | Mar 20, 2023

The Transportation Hall of Honor Committee is accepting nominations for review and consideration for induction into the South Dakota Transportation Hall of Honor.

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How many 65-74-year-olds died in South Dakota during week ending March 11?

By Rushmore State News | Mar 19, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 18 people in the 65-74 age group died during the week ending March 11.

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18 people in 45-64 age group in South Dakota are estimated to have died during week ending March 11

By Rushmore State News | Mar 18, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 18 people in the 45-64 age group died during the week ending March 11.

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9 basketball players from South Dakota jumping for first place in women’s NCAA tournament

By Rushmore State News | Mar 16, 2023

Rapid City and Sioux Falls players represent South Dakota in the tournament.

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End of life: South Dakota deaths during week ending Feb. 25 did not exceed death expectancy

By Rushmore State News | Mar 14, 2023

South Dakota's death count did not exceed death expectancy during the week ending Feb. 25, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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Week ending February 25 could be deadliest for people age 85 and older in South Dakota

By Rushmore State News | Mar 14, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 39 individuals age 85 and older died during the week ending February 25.

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State elections official mum on reform plan to bar noncitizen voting

By Metric Media News Service | Mar 14, 2023

South Dakota's elections chief, Secretary of State Monae Johnson, did not respond to a request for comment about a reform plan proposed by the advocacy group Americans for Citizen Voting (ACV) to bar all noncitizens from voting in any South Dakota election.

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South Dakota: 30 people in 75-84 age group are estimated to have died during week ending February 25

By Rushmore State News | Mar 13, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 30 people in the 75-84 age group died during the week ending February 25.

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South Dakota hosts first Small Business Day to discuss key issues

By Rushmore State News | Mar 13, 2023

NFIB members in South Dakota gathered with lawmakers on March 6th for the inaugural Small Business Day, focusing on issues affecting their businesses.