Opinion
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Eyes on Pierre, Week 9
As I sit at my desk on the floor of the House of Representatives, preparing for the last day, I reflect on the 2026 legislative session. We had more bills than we have had in many years. We worked hard and got our work done. I didn’t get everything that…
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Waste is a resource in the wrong place
The first mechanized printing press was designed and built in 1440, by Johannes Gutenberg. Gutenberg’s first printed work on that press was a 42-line Bible, ushering in the first days of mass-produced type in Europe. We have to assume that Gutenberg’s press run on that first Bible wasn’t perfect and…
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Weekly Wipf, Week 8
As we head into the final week of the legislative session, work in Pierre continues at a fast pace. This past week included important discussions in committee and on the Senate floor on issues ranging from local infrastructure to conservation and school nutrition. I appreciated the opportunity to visit with…
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Letter – Busch 3-11-26
To the editor,In my last article, I mentioned that the Democrats are not standing with the Christians. We as Christians need to not give up and do what we can to see that we stand up for our rights.In case you aren’t aware of what’s going on with the Muslims,…
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Eyes on Pierre, Week 8
Here we are, week 8 of the South Dakota Legislative session. We finished our committee work, and now we move into funding one-time projects and getting the general budget in line to vote on next week.I had several bills that I was the prime sponsor of in the House of…
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A brand new bag
I was raised in a household that was never quiet. Yes, my wife will probably tell you it’s because I would never stop talking, but it was largely due to my parents playing music from sunup to sundown.
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Lana’s Annals, Week 8
We are one week away from the session’s end, and we are seeing a few games being played.
