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BonHomme/Avonwrestlers traveled to Wagner Saturday to participate in the Wagner Invitationalwheretheyearned
Read moreThe Avon Music Department had to change the date of their Spring Concert due to getting the gym prepped for Prom. The original date was March 21st, but it has been changed to March 18th.
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Let’stalkmyassignedcommittees. InCommerceandEnergy Committee we see a wide variety of topics ranging from professional licensing, business requirements,insurance, tobacco, alcohol, gambling to my personal favorite the many forms of energy…. It’s safe to say we all appreciated heat this time of year. Every topic we see is different. This week we discussed and debated autonomous vehicles. I supported HB 1095 an act to establish provisions for the operation of automated motor vehicles. Currently, there are norestrictionsinplaceforautonomous vehicles in South Dakota and whether you or I support them or not they need regulation. HB 1095 sets a foundation for the operation of autonomous vehicles.
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There’s just something about the turn of the calendar that causes us all to pause and reflect a bit about the year that was – it’s victories andfailures–anddream abouttheonethatistocome. Each January, I spend time thinking about the big moments inmypersonallife(in 2023,theseincludedacareer change, and the growth of our family with the addition ofason-in-lawandtwomore grandchildren), as well as in my financial and professional life. I think this is a good practice for farmers and ranchers, too.
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Nine Bon Homme County 4-H Jr. Leaders went to Pierre January 17th for a day of learningandcivicengagement. They were able to attend part of a House Judiciary Committee meeting and a town hall meeting with District 19 Representative DrewPetersonand House Minority Leader Oren Lesmeister. They also participated in a scavenger hunt around the capitol, attended a Democratic Caucus meeting, and then watched the House work through some of the day's business before heading for home. There was also time for some SDSU ice cream and a photo opportunity with the senators and representatives.
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