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NFIB reports persistent job openings amid rising labor quality concerns

By Rushmore State News | Sep 5, 2024

NFIB's August jobs report indicates that 40% of small business owners reported unfilled job openings, a two-point increase from July.

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NFIB highlights ongoing labor issues for small businesses across the country

By Rushmore State News | Sep 5, 2024

NFIB's August jobs report revealed that 40% of small business owners reported job vacancies that remained unfilled in August, a rise of two points from the previous month.

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Number of VA loans issued in South Dakota increased by 6.8% from Q2 2023 to Q2 2024

By Rushmore State News | Sep 5, 2024

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) issued 251 home loans in South Dakota, totaling $82.2 million, during the second quarter of the fiscal year 2024, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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South Dakota reports surge in measles infections this year as of week ending Aug. 31

By C. F. Stockton | Sep 1, 2024

Latest CDC data shows measles cases in South Dakota for 2024 are now estimated within the range of 1-9, marking no change compared to the previous figures updated as of week ending Aug. 24.

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VA issues more Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in South Dakota in Q2 vs. Q1 2024

By Rushmore State News | Sep 1, 2024

The VA issued 26 Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in South Dakota during the second quarter of fiscal year 2024, compared to two loans the previous quarter, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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In South Dakota, 624 people have died after receiving COVID-19 “vaccine”

By Rushmore State News | Aug 31, 2024

South Dakota registered 624 deaths after admission of a “COVID-19” MRNA injection, according to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS).

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Average VA home loan amount in South Dakota increases in Q2

By Rushmore State News | Aug 29, 2024

The average VA home loan amount in South Dakota during the second quarter of the fiscal year 2024 was $327,314, a 1.6% increase over the previous quarter, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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South Dakota sees inflation increase as of July 2024

By Rushmore State News | Aug 27, 2024

As of July 2024, South Dakota experienced a 20.5% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 20.2% increase.

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2024: Measles cases in South Dakota up as of week ending Aug. 24

By C. F. Stockton | Aug 25, 2024

Latest CDC data shows measles cases in South Dakota for 2024 are now estimated within the range of 1-9, marking no change compared to the previous figures updated as of week ending Aug. 17.

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2024: Measles cases in South Dakota up as of week ending Aug. 17

By C. F. Stockton | Aug 18, 2024

Latest CDC data shows measles cases in South Dakota for 2024 are now estimated within the range of 1-9, marking no change compared to the previous figures updated as of week ending Aug. 10.

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NFIB urges Congress to secure tax relief for small businesses

By Rushmore State News | Aug 16, 2024

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has launched a national advertising campaign in South Dakota, featuring a radio ad urging Congress to prevent a tax increase on small businesses.

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NFIB urges Congress to make small business tax deduction permanent

By Rushmore State News | Aug 16, 2024

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has launched a national advertising campaign in South Dakota.

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NFIB's Jeff Brabant urges permanence for small business tax deduction

By Rushmore State News | Aug 15, 2024

Jeff Brabant, Vice President of Federal Government Relations for the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), recently appeared on KABD in Sioux Falls.

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NFIB calls for permanent 20% deduction to prevent small business tax hike

By Rushmore State News | Aug 15, 2024

Jeff Brabant, the Vice President of Federal Government Relations for the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), spoke on KABD in Sioux Falls to discuss the impending tax increase that could affect small businesses in South Dakota.

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NFIB highlights major concerns for South Dakota's small businesses

By Rushmore State News | Aug 14, 2024

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has released the 11th edition of its quadrennial report, "Small Business Problems and Priorities."

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NFIB report highlights persistent financial challenges for small businesses

By Rushmore State News | Aug 14, 2024

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) unveiled its 11th quadrennial Small Business Problems and Priorities report.

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South Dakota business owner calls for permanent extension of small business tax deduction

By Rushmore State News | Aug 12, 2024

Argus Leader recently featured an op-ed by Steve Flanagan, the owner of Blue Light Investigations in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

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South Dakota businessman urges Congress to make small business deduction permanent

By Rushmore State News | Aug 12, 2024

Argus Leader recently featured an op-ed by Steve Flanagan, the owner of Blue Light Investigations in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

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2024: Measles cases in South Dakota up as of week ending Aug. 10

By C. F. Stockton | Aug 11, 2024

Latest CDC data shows measles cases in South Dakota for 2024 are now estimated within the range of 1-9, marking no change compared to the previous figures updated as of week ending Aug. 3.

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Average VA IRRRL loan amount in South Dakota increases from Q1 to Q2

By Rushmore State News | Aug 9, 2024

The average VA interest rate reduction refinance loan (IRRRL) amount in South Dakota during the second quarter of fiscal year 2024 was $377,516, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.