Archive of South Dakota on Monday November 02, 2009
SD: Stimulus leaves some questioning job loss
By David Montgomery, Capital Journal (Pierre)
"The stimulus bill is not delivering the benefits promised — including keeping people from losing their jobs," said Republican Sen. John Thune, a critic of the stimulus bill from the beginning.
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SD: Missouri River faces potential flooding threats next spring
By Bob Mercer, Capital Journal (Pierre)
FORT PIERRE, S.D. -- As the rain fell outside, there was no need to show drought-severity maps to the representatives of state, tribal and federal governments gathered Thursday to discuss management of the Missouri River.
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SD: Rounds -- River navigation must be part of talks
By Bob Mercer, Capital Journal (Pierre)
FORT PIERRE -- Gov. Mike Rounds called Friday for governments to take a 21st century approach for uses of the Missouri River.
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SD: SD Governor's race taking shape
By Chet Brokaw, Rapid City Journal
Lt. Gov. Dennis Daugaard and Senate Majority Leader Dave Knudson seem to have drawn the most attention so far in the race for the Republican nomination for governor, but a lot can happen before next June's primary, a political science professor says.
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SD: Merger of largest Dakotas health systems set
By The Associated Press, Rapid City Journal
The merger of the two largest health systems in the Dakotas will lead to more bus trips, officials say.
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SD: Northern State prez announces capital campaign
By Staff Reports, Rapid City Journal
Northern State president Jim Smith announced a $27 million capital campaign during his investiture ceremony on Friday.
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Spending limits, gambling top fiscal 2009 ballot measures
By Pamela M. Prah, Stateline.org Staff Writer
The national spotlight may be focused Nov. 3 on elections for governor in New Jersey and Virginia, but voters elsewhere could take action to profoundly change the way their states get and spend taxpayers’ money.
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WY: Study finds west is best for sleep
By Joshua Wolfson, Casper Star-Tribune
If you're feeling well rested this morning, it might be because you live out West.
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