Thank you, thank you very much. Thank you. Okay, sit down. Sit down. Sit down. Thank you. Thank you very much. That was very kind of you. Thank you. It is good to have you back in pierre to the legislature, welcome. Im sure youre going to enjoy this experience immensely. Before i begin today, though, i would like to note a historical milestone. Today is the beginning of Lieutenant Governor Matt Michaels seventh session as president of the senate, and prior to that, he presided for four sessions as speaker of the house. Those 11 sessions make Matt Michaels the longest serving officer in the south dakota legislature. Lets recognize him and thank him for that service. [ applause ] thank you very much. Over the past six years, weve undertaken many significant initiatives together, and have made progress in many areas. Today, im going to provide updates on many of our efforts in the areas of education, transportation, criminal justice, workforce and Tribal Affairs among others. I want to up
The Sisseton-Milbank Railroad, a 37-mile route in northeast South Dakota moving agricultural products to markets in Minnesota and beyond, has inching toward disrepair. Now, help may be on the way.
The Sisseton-Milbank Railroad, a 37-mile route in northeast South Dakota moving agricultural products to markets in Minnesota and beyond, has inching toward disrepair. Now, help may be on the way.
Sisseton, South Dakota, farmers Gary Hanson and his son, Nick, talk about how their local co-op urged them to purchase fertilizer needs last November. A large cooperative based at Wheaton, Minnesota, says more farmers bought crop nutrients last year for the 2022 crop year.