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The Education committee had the day off on Monday as we waited for Senate Bills to arrive, so our day started at 2:00 finding us on the House floor. We again started with a prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and the work began.

Week eight down and one week left to go for the 101st Legislative Session. In appropriations this week we rolled through budget setting for departments that didn’t have much change from last year.

The Wagner Lady Raiders are once again headed to the Class A State Basketball Tournament after a strong defensive performance in Irene last Thursday night. Wagner defeated Dell Rapids 46-31 to secure their spot in the state tournament for the fourth time in the past five years.

The Annual Meeting of the Bon Homme County Weed and Pest Board will be held Thursday, March 5th at 8:00 a.m., at the Courthouse Annex, Tyndall. Board members and any area residents are encouraged to attend. Spray policies and guidelines for 2026 will be set.

By Michael Klinski South Dakota News Watch Yes. South Dakota is one of 34 states that allow some children under the age of 18 to marry.

Tuesday, Feb. 24, was Crossover Day, the day that House bills and Senate bills needed to pass their respective chambers with the exception of Appropriation bills.

With week 7 and ‘crossover’ day behind us, we’re on the home stretch of the 2026 legislative session. In the final two weeks, we will take up the bills that have already passed the Senate, one-time appropriations, and the budget. The biggest issue still on the table is property tax relief.

On Crossover Day, the House of Representatives passed, a bill to “establish parameters for the reimbursement of school districts that provide free or reduced-price meals to students”.