He’s back: Tapio eyes seat in Legislature as an Independent
Watertown-area voters in the November 3 General Election will have more than just Republicans and Democrats to choose from. While…
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Vilhauer beats Garcia for District 5 Senate seat
Sen. Glen Vilhauer won the race for District 5 Senate, during the Tuesday, June 2, Republican Primary Election, topping former…
Chamber hosting candidate forum at Goss Opera House
Primary election voters can hear from District 4 and District 5 legislative candidates during a candidate forum on Thursday, May…
Rep. Matt Roby column: Recap of 101st Legislative Session
With the conclusion of Veto Day, the 101st Legislative Session in South Dakota is now officially adjourned. As with any…
Watertown businessman runs for District 5 seat while facing DUI charge
Seth Phillips, a Watertown business owner with a criminal history as recent as last month, has announced he is running…
Data centers, property tax dominate cracker barrel
Five area legislators gathered at the Codington County Extension Center during the annual Home Show on Saturday, March 14, for…
Garcia to challenge Vilhauer in State Senate primary
State Rep. Josephine Garcia will challenge incumbent Sen. Glen Vilhauer for the Republican nomination for the District 5 State Senate….
Matt Roby column: You can’t win ’em all
When I think about the legislative process, a song from the Rolling Stones comes to mind: “You Can’t Always Get…
Matt Roby column: Things getting ‘intense’ in Pierre
The best word to describe the last two weeks in Pierre is “intense.” With “crossover day” on February 24 (the…
Rep. Matt Roby column: It’s getting busy in Pierre
Week four of the 101st Session of the South Dakota Legislature marked another busy stretch at the Capitol. Committee agendas…
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