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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving South Dakota Newsletter for 2026-03-24 ( 18 items )  
Ag Groups Urge Action on Phosphate Fertilizer Duties (10)
CHESTERFIELD, Missouri, March 24 -- The National Corn Growers Association posted the following news: * * * Ag Groups Urge Action on Phosphate Fertilizer Duties Over 50 state grower groups and eight national ag groups filed a letter with the Department of Commerce on Friday urging it to revoke countervailing duties on imports of phosphate fertilizer as the sunset review begins. The letter, signed by groups like the National Corn Growers Association, American Soybean Association, National Asso more PR

ASA Urges Commerce to Revoke Phosphate Fertilizer Duties (10)
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, March 24 -- The American Soybean Association issued the following news release: * * * ASA Urges Commerce to Revoke Phosphate Fertilizer Duties The American Soybean Association (ASA) joined a coalition of agricultural organizations on Friday in sending a letter to the U.S. Department of Commerce urging the revocation of countervailing duties (CVDs) on phosphate fertilizer imports from Morocco and Russia. "We are disappointed Mosaic and Simplot did not listen to their farm more PR

EEOC Sues Roundy's Supermarkets for Pregnancy Discrimination and ADA Violation (10)
WASHINGTON, March 23 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release: * * * EEOC Sues Roundy's Supermarkets for Pregnancy Discrimination and ADA Violation * Federal suit says grocery chain refused to accommodate nursing mother, fired her, and unlawfully sought private medical information MADISON, Wis. - Roundy's Supermarkets, Inc., a grocery chain operating Pick 'n Save and Metro Market stores, violated federal law when it fired an employee, who was also a  more PR

Gov. Rhoden Signs Bill to Support Southeast Tech Students (10)
PIERRE, South Dakota, March 23 -- Gov. Larry Rhoden, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Rhoden Signs Bill to Support Southeast Tech Students * PIERRE, S.D. - Today, Governor Larry Rhoden signed SB 79, a bill that supports a new advanced manufacturing laboratory space and classrooms for South Dakota students at Southeast Technical College. "South Dakota's economy is one of the strongest in the nation - and maintaining that strength starts with investing in our stu more PR

Gov. Rhoden Signs Public Safety Bills into Law (10)
PIERRE, South Dakota, March 23 -- Gov. Larry Rhoden, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Rhoden Signs Public Safety Bills into Law * Governor Larry Rhoden signed seven public safety bills into law, including HB 1298, which prevents the doxxing of law enforcement and judicial officers.  "South Dakota is strong, safe, and free because of the law enforcement and judicial officers who work hard to protect our people," said Governor Larry Rhoden. "This legislation stre more PR

ICYMI: Booker Introduces Senate's Second War Powers Resolution (10)
WASHINGTON, March 23 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Booker Introduces Senate's Second War Powers Resolution * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) introduced a war powers resolution seeking to withdraw U.S. forces from this reckless and unauthorized war of choice with Iran. Booker was joined by U.S. Senators Tim Kaine (D-VA), Chris Murphy (D-CT), Adam Schiff (D-CA), Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), and Tammy Duckworth (D-IL). SEE FOR Y more PR

Johnson Seeks Student Art for Congressional Art Competition (10)
WASHINGTON, March 23 -- Rep. Dusty Johnson, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Johnson Seeks Student Art for Congressional Art Competition * Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) announced the 2026 Congressional Art Competition and encourages South Dakota high school students to submit their artwork. The competition puts the artwork of South Dakota students in the U.S. Capitol building. The South Dakota Arts Council (SDAC) is now accepting more PR

Los Angeles, California Man Sentenced to More Than 2 Years in Federal Prison for Conspiracy to Distribute a Controlled Substance (10)
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, March 24 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of South Dakota posted the following news release on March 23, 2026: * * * Los Angeles, California Man Sentenced to More Than 2 Years in Federal Prison for Conspiracy to Distribute a Controlled Substance United States Attorney Ron Parsons announced today that Chief Judge Roberto A. Lange, U.S. District Court, has sentenced a Los Angeles, California, man convicted of Conspiracy to Distribute a Controlled Su more PR

S.D. A.G. Jackley Announces DCI Investigating Officer Involved Shooting in Box Elder (10)
PIERRE, South Dakota, March 24 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release on March 22, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jackley Announces DCI Investigating Officer Involved Shooting in Box Elder South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announces the Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI), at the request of the South Dakota Highway Patrol, is investigating an officer involved shooting that occurred Saturday, March 21, in Box Elder. "The Attorney General' more PR

S.D. A.G. Jackley's Genetic Data Privacy Bill Signed Into Law (10)
PIERRE, South Dakota, March 24 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release on March 23, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jackley's Genetic Data Privacy Bill Signed into Law South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley's bill to protect personal genetic data was signed Monday by Gov. Larry Rhoden, meaning all 10 of the Attorney General's legislative measures this session have been signed into law. Senate Bill 49 safeguards the integrity, privacy, and security o more PR

Seger-Franklin helps preserve Great Plains stories (10)
LINCOLN, Nebraska, March 23 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * Seger-Franklin helps preserve Great Plains stories * Casey Seger-Franklin's career has taken him from one end of the Great Plains to the other -and his current work places him at the heart of preserving pieces of the region's history. Seger-Franklin, collections manager at the Great Plains Art Museum and Center for Great Plains Studies, brings a background in history to protect, record and share cult more PR

Thune: Democrats Double Down on Radical Claims, Reject Commonsense Policies (10)
WASHINGTON, March 23 -- Senate Minority Leader John Thune, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Thune: Democrats Double Down on Radical Claims, Reject Commonsense Policies * Click here to watch the video. WASHINGTON -U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor: Thune's remarks below (as delivered): "Mr. President, we've been debating the SAVE America Act for seven days now. "And what's been made clear i more PR

Thune: Senate to Confirm Colin McDonald to Lead Fraud Enforcement Division (10)
WASHINGTON, March 23 -- Senate Minority Leader John Thune, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Thune: Senate to Confirm Colin McDonald to Lead Fraud Enforcement Division * Click here to watch the video. WASHINGTON -U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor: Thune's remarks below (as delivered): "Mr. President, as debate continues on the SAVE America Act, Republicans are also working to advance two nomi more PR

Thune: Senate to Confirm Markwayne Mullin as Department of Homeland Security Secretary (10)
WASHINGTON, March 23 -- Senate Minority Leader John Thune, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Thune: Senate to Confirm Markwayne Mullin as Department of Homeland Security Secretary * Click here to watch the video. WASHINGTON -U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor: Thune's remarks below (as delivered): "Mr. President, the other nominee that we'll be confirming this week is somebody we all know well more PR

USD to Celebrate Research and Creative Scholarship at Two Signature Events (10)
VERMILLION, South Dakota, March 24 -- The University of South Dakota issued the following news: * * * USD to Celebrate Research and Creative Scholarship at Two Signature Events The University of South Dakota is set to host the annual Research Week from April 13 to 14, and the IdeaFest symposium from April 15 to 16. * These events will showcase academic achievement and promote the expansion of student, faculty, staff and community members' understanding of scholarly work at USD. Research W more PR

USDA Offers Disaster Assistance to Agricultural Producers in Nebraska Impacted by Wildfire (10)
WASHINGTON, March 23 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service issued the following news: * * * USDA Offers Disaster Assistance to Agricultural Producers in Nebraska Impacted by Wildfire * (Lincoln, Neb., March 20, 2026) - Agricultural operations in Nebraska have been significantly impacted by recent wildfires. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has technical and financial assistance available to help farmers and livestock producers recover from thes more PR

Wisconsin Teamsters at B&G Foods Authorize Strike (10)
WASHINGTON, March 23 [Category: Union] -- The International Brotherhood of Teamsters posted the following news release: * * * Wisconsin Teamsters at B&G Foods Authorize Strike * (STOUGHTON, Wis.) - Members of Teamsters Local 120 at B&G Foods in Stoughton, Wis., have voted overwhelmingly to authorize a strike, as they fight for fair wages, affordable health care, and improved working conditions at an understaffed facility. The Stoughton plant is vital to B&G Foods' operations, producing hous more PR

WNBA's Phoenix Mercury to play at Sanford Pentagon in April (10)
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, March 23 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * WNBA's Phoenix Mercury to play at Sanford Pentagon in April * SIOUX FALLS, S.D. - The Sanford Pentagon will host an unprecedented event in South Dakota on April 25, when the Phoenix Mercury face the Chicago Sky, in the first WNBA game played in the state. Game time is scheduled for 3 p.m. CT. Tickets will go on sale Wednesday at 10 a.m. CT at ticketmaster.com. "Bringing  more PR