by Joe | Mar 29, 2024 | Political/government
Every summer the South Dakota legislature commissions a limited number of studies that lead to possible legislation the following year. This year there was an abundance of ideas for possible topics to be studied, including studies on prison funding and design,...
by Joe | Mar 19, 2024 | Political/government
Unfortunately, the upcoming 2024 South Dakota primary election promises more of the same for our state. Many voters will be prohibited from meaningful participation and there will be little competition in most races because of our closed primary system. I hope it will...
by Joe | Feb 24, 2024 | Local History, Political/government
There they go again. The South Dakota legislature is advancing legislation attacking our long-established initiative rights in South Dakota. They have been doing this repeatedly over the last several years. But courts and the voters have repeatedly struck down their...
by Joe | Feb 8, 2024 | Political/government
I don’t like the presidential primary system because I and my fellow South Dakotans, like most Americans, have little voice in the process. While I have a keen interest in national politics and remain politically engaged, the reality is that my ability to influence...
by Joe | Jan 3, 2024 | Political/government
Savvy business owners and managers are always looking for efficiencies in order to enhance profitability. Not so in government. The motivations are different there. Government officials tend to resist change. Once a government benefit, building or department is...
by Joe | Dec 25, 2023 | Political/government
The Minnehaha County Commission has been fighting with the county auditor for over a year. Her performance has been criticized as disappointing, unprofessional and embarrassing. The problems began even before voters, in their wisdom, chose her in the June 2022...
