We first introduced you to Nancy Kueter in Eye on KELOLAND. She lost her son last year to a prescription drug overdose and is fighting to prevent the same thing from happening to others. A new South Dakota law is something she hopes is a step in that direction.
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March 12, 2010
Prescription Drug Monitoring A Victory To RC Mom
March 12, 2010
Prosecutor Pleased With Tougher Solicitation Law
There will soon be tougher penalties for people convicted of trying to have to have sex with children.
March 10, 2010
Proposal Would Expand SD Fireworks Use
South Dakotans would get another opportunity each year to buy and discharge fireworks under a bill headed to the governor's desk.
March 5, 2010
Rounds Signs Bill Requiring Coroner Training
Governor Mike Rounds has signed legislation that would require county coroners to attend two days of training.
March 4, 2010
Sunday Liquor Sales Could Boost Profits
Some South Dakota cities that don't already sell liquor on Sunday are one step closer to doing so. A bill that's passed through both houses is sitting on the Governor's desk. It would leave selling alcohol on Sundays and Memorial Day up to the discretion of the city.
March 3, 2010
SD Lawmakers Boost Penalty For Soliciting Minors
The South Dakota Legislature has given final approval to a measure that would boost the maximum penalty for those convicted of trying to entice minors into having sex.
March 3, 2010
Sunday, Memorial Day Alcohol Sales Bill Passes
A bill letting South Dakota communities allow alcohol sales on Sundays and Memorial Day has passed the Senate.
March 2, 2010
SD Senate Limits Abuse Victim Lawsuit Time
The South Dakota Senate has passed legislation that would limit the time in which childhood sexual abuse victims could sue institutions such as churches or schools.
March 1, 2010
Bill Signed That Allows Background Checks
South Dakota counties will be able to use fingerprints to check the background of people applying for a job with county government.
February 25, 2010
Sunday, Memorial Day Alcohol Sales Advance In SD
A bill letting South Dakota communities allow alcohol sales on Sundays and Memorial Day cleared another legislative hurdle Thursday.
February 24, 2010
SD Bill Closes Gambling Voidability Loophole
A loophole that allowed a South Dakota man to avoid repaying a $33,000 debt because he once lost $1,500 to the lender in a card game would close under a bill headed to the governor's desk.
February 24, 2010
Bill Requiring Coroner Training Heads To SD Governor
County coroners would be required to attend two days of training under a bill that has unanimously passed the state Senate.
February 24, 2010
SD Bill Fighting Union Organizing Advances
A South Dakota House panel on Wednesday endorsed a proposed constitutional amendment that seeks to block a union organizing measure being considered by Congress.
February 23, 2010
Benefits Extended For Job Seekers In Training
The South Dakota House has passed a bill that would extend unemployment benefits for workers in an approved training program.
February 22, 2010
Bill Would Create Standardized Coroner Training
South Dakota has coroners in every county, but when it comes to investigating crime scenes, coroners don't all have the same training. A bill to create standardized training for coroners is making its way through Pierre with strong support.
February 22, 2010
SD Legislature Approves Court System Computer Fee
South Dakota lawmakers have given final approval to a measure that doubles some filing fees and other surcharges in court cases to provide money for upgrading computer programs used by the state's court system.
February 22, 2010
Drinking Age Change Bill Killed In SD
A panel of lawmakers on Monday killed a bill that would have lowered South Dakota's drinking age from 21 to 19 in certain licensed clubs serving only beer.
February 22, 2010
Move To Identify Anonymous Blog Defamers Rejected
South Dakota lawmakers have rejected a proposal aimed at helping identify those who anonymously post libelous messages on blogs and other Internet sites.
February 20, 2010
Shoppers Weigh In On Bill To Repeal Food Tax
When families across KELOLAND fill their grocery carts, they know it can be tough sticking to a budget. And some, like the Oiens, live on a fixed income and have no flexibility at all.
February 19, 2010
SD Lawmakers Examine Change In Drinking Age
A police chief was the first to come out against a proposal to lower South Dakota's drinking age for beer in certain licensed clubs.
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