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May 26, 2021
RAPID CITY, S.D. Following a mild winter with very little snowfall and snow pack, most of South Dakota is experiencing drought conditions. So, the Butte County Commission has issued an emergency drought declaration to help locals.
The declaration was discussed in April and May, and finally announced on Tuesday. Low moisture has affected ranchers and farmers, and many have had to scale back product. Even the recent rain hasn’t been enough, as it has helped with grass, but not with sub-moisture.
“The state, NOAA, the [National] Weather Service – all those have determined that we’re in a drought period, and surface moisture’s at a pretty low level,” said Butte County Sheriff and emergency manager, Fred Lamphere. “So, it was just starting the process, and that will open up opportunities for drought relief through federal programs.”
By STEPHEN GROVESMarch 2, 2021 GMT
FILE - In this June, 5, 2018 file photo, Then, South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley, Republican candidate for governor, greets supporters in Rapid City, S.D. Former Attorney General Jackley says he will run for the state s top law enforcement officer in 2022. Jackley s announcement Monday, March 1, 2021, came as current Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg faces calls for his resignation and impeachment for his involvement in a fatal car crash. (Ryan Hermens/Rapid City Journal via AP, File)
FILE - In this June, 5, 2018 file photo, Then, South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley, Republican candidate for governor, greets supporters in Rapid City, S.D. Former Attorney General Jackley says he will run for the state s top law enforcement officer in 2022. Jackley s announcement Monday, March 1, 2021, came as current Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg faces calls for his resignation and impeachment for his involvement in a fatal car crash. (Ryan Herm
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Former South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley will try to get his old job back in 2022.
Jackley announced his intention to run for AG in the next election, yesterday (March 1, 2021).
“After receiving countless phone calls and emails from supporters across the state, I have decided to announce my candidacy for Attorney General”, said Marty Jackley.
“My service as Attorney General, United States Attorney and as a small-town State’s Attorney has prepared me to again undertake the important role the Attorney General has in working with law enforcement in keeping our families safe” said Jackley.
“There is nothing more important than the public’s safety – and the public’s confidence in our ability to keep our families safe. I will be working hard to earn the support of the voters once again, so I can go back to work fighting to keep South Dakota safe.” said Jackley.