What’s everyone Friday night plans

Where can I find horse boarding near Sioux Falls?

With John Thune as senate majority leader and Kristi Noem as secretary of Homeland Security it’s interesting to see South Dakotan politicians be so prevalent in the government

We dodged a bullet today - HB1009 and HB1020 were both killed in committee. I suspect a smoke out attempt will happen but this is a pretty good sign that they won’t make it to the floor. One last policy failure for Noem 🫡

https://sdlegislature.gov/Session/Bill/25724 https://sdlegislature.gov/Session/Bill/25659

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As in Iowan, how does it feel to get Noem out of there? I wish Kim Reynolds would have gotten nominated for something, but she ticked off Trump by supporting DeSantis.

Apparently, demanding Costco drop their diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies is one of the priorities of SD AG Jackley, as he was one of 19 Attorneys General who signed a letter to that effect.

It seems Jackley, like his extreme right-wing MAGA colleagues from other states, feel these DEI practices are discriminatory and thus are suggesting they may be illegal.

Sources:

• https://thehill.com/homenews/race-politics/5110459-republican-states-costco-dei-trump/
• https://www.newsweek.com/costco-under-fire-states-trump-dei-policies-terminate-2021863

Of course since Jackley is so concerned with discrimination, surely he has signed a letter to President Trump asking him to reverse his order striking down the 1965 rule which prohibited contractors that do business with the federal government from taking race, gender and the other protected criteria into account. Right Mr. Jackley?

Or maybe Jackley signed a letter opposing President Trump's executive order which called for an end to birthright citizenship (which is blatantly unconstitutional as it violates the 14th amendment which Jackley took an oath to defend). No?

So I guess discrimination isn't really a problem accordingly to Jackley... provided the right people are being discriminated against.

A real question from a SoDak Trump supporter: ‘Why do liberals think Trump supporters are stupid?’

2025 South Dakota Legislature Senate Bill 100 Introduced by: Senator Voita

An Act to prohibit the imposition of restrictions on the carrying of a concealed pistol and other items of self-defense while on the campus of a public institution of higher education.

Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of South Dakota:

Section 1. That a NEW SECTION be added to chapter 13-39A:

Neither the South Dakota Board of Technical Education nor any institution under the control of the board may restrict or limit the lawful carrying, possession, storage, or transportation of:

(1) A concealed pistol, as defined in § 22-1-2, and compatible ammunition, by any individual within the boundaries of the institution, or while in any building or structure owned or leased by the board or the institution;

(2) A stun gun, as defined in § 22-1-2, by any individual within the boundaries of the institution, or while in any building or structure owned or leased by the board or the institution; or

(3) Mace, pepper spray, or other chemical irritant by any individual within the boundaries of the institution, or while in any building or structure owned or leased by the board or the institution.

Section 2. That a NEW SECTION be added to chapter 13-53:

Neither the Board of Regents nor any institution under the control of the board may restrict or limit the lawful carrying, possession, storage, or transportation of:

(1) A concealed pistol, as defined in § 22-1-2, and compatible ammunition, by any individual within the boundaries of the institution, or while in any building or structure owned or leased by the board or the institution;

(2) A stun gun, as defined in § 22-1-2, by any individual within the boundaries of the institution, or while in any building or structure owned or leased by the board or the institution; or

(3) Mace, pepper spray, or other chemical irritant by any individual within the boundaries of the institution, or while in any building or structure owned or leased by the board or the institution.

https://sdlegislature.gov/Session/Bill/25721

Is ICE planning on showing up to all schools in SD or only the schools on the reservations?

We already sucked as a state that does not offered same day voter registration, let alone us requiring 15 days. Now they're trying to make it even worse with 30 days. https://sdlegislature.gov/Session/Bill/25747

2025 South Dakota Legislature House Bill 1105 Introduced by: Representative Jensen (Phil)

An Act to require the display of the state motto in public school classrooms.

Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of South Dakota:

Section 1. That a NEW SECTION be added to chapter 13-24:

The administrator of a public school shall display the motto of this state, as established in S.D. Const., Art. XXI, § 1, in a prominent location in each classroom in the school. The display of the state motto may take the form of a mounted plaque, student artwork, or any other form deemed appropriate by the administrator, provided that the text of the motto is easily readable and the motto is at least twelve inches wide by eight inches high.

HB 1105

Coworker saw them on his way to work, looked like two govt. Vehicles stopped at the gas station. Couldn't get a picture.

Hi, I've been wondering if anyone had absentee voted in person this election and knows if anything was supposed to appear in the "Absentee Ballot Tracking Information" section on https://vip.sdsos.gov/VIPLogin.aspx or if that section is only for mail-in absentee votes.

I’m looking for some ideas for a small (25-50 people) wedding venue in the Black Hills. I’m really hoping for something that would be all inclusive but ideally under $8k. We’re from Sioux Falls, so it would be great to kind of be able to show up and have most things taken care of. Thanks in advance!

The last time I posted about this clown he was in the news for domestic abuse.. Hoping I can light a fire for his next downfall..