Lawmakers have passed a bill and sent to Governor Dennis Daugaard for his signature that will ease a state production limit and other regulations on South Dakota craft breweries.
I shouldn’t be surprised by the brazen efforts to keep the operation of South Dakota government in the dark. But it’s still stunning to see it expressed with such disregard for the greater good.
City Hall must be getting a lot of flack over the controversy that's blown up over the recent noise complaint that led to Icon Lounge suspending live music at its downtown location. They must also have heard that a bunch of live music and entertainment aficionados and supporters plan to show up at City Council meeting on Tuesday evening.
We always say the best government is that which is closest to the people. But do America's cities actually represent their constituents' politics or do power and influence rule the day at the local level?
I’m occasionally critical of the South Dakota Legislature. I know that’s a shock to you all. But there are times when they get it right, straight up problem solving without fanfare or shouting.
Every year when the state legislture convenes there are one or two bills introduced that make me scratch my head. Well, it's nice to know we're not alone.