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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving South Dakota Newsletter for Sunday March 10, 2024 ( 5 items )  

Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International Applauds Signing of Drone Prepared Legislation Into Law in South Dakota
ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 7 -- The Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International issued the following news release on March 6, 2024: Today, South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem signed Senate Bill 169 into law after its unanimous passage in the State's Senate and 67-2 passage in the House of Representatives. The law, which was supported by AUVSI, codifies the rights of commercial and recreational drone operators, reaffirms the authority of the Federal Aviation Authority (FAA) over air na  more

Combat Antisemitism Movement: S.D. Gov. Kristi Noem Signs Bill Into Law Codifying International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance Antisemitism Definition
MOUNDRIDGE, Kansas, March 7 -- The Combat Antisemitism Movement issued the following news on March 6, 2024: The Combat Antisemitism Movement (CAM) applauds South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem for signing into law on HB 1076, requiring the consideration of the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) Working Definition of Antisemitism in investigations of unfair or discriminatory practices in the state. "Governor Noem and the South Dakota State Legislature should be commended for their  more

NATE Releases Climber/Rescuer Training Standard Video
WATERTOWN, South Dakota, March 5 -- NATE - Communications Infrastructure Contractors Association issued the following news release on March 4, 2024: The Communications Infrastructure Contractors Association today unveiled a video shining a spotlight on the NATE Climber/Rescuer Training Standard (CRTS). The NATE CRTS is intended to provide guidance in standardizing fall protection and rescue training for climbers in the tower and communications infrastructure construction, service, and maintena  more

PETA: Feds Warn That Workers Are at Risk of 'Death or Serious Physical Harm' at Bear Country U.S.A. as Staff Snatch Cubs From Mothers
RAPID CITY, South Dakota, March 5 -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: Following a PETA complaint, the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration visited Bear Country U.S.A. and issued a hazard alert warning that conditions at the roadside zoo are "likely to cause death or serious physical harm," as the facility "did not ensure employee protection from apex predators" when stealing newborn cubs from their anguished mothers. The action comes a  more

South Dakota Ag Groups - Corn, Soybean and Farm Bureau - Say Final Pipeline Bills Protect Landowners and Provide Market Access
HURON, South Dakota, March 8 -- The South Dakota Farm Bureau issued the following news release on March 7, 2024: South Dakota Farm Bureau (SDFB), the South Dakota Corn Growers Association (SDCGA) and the South Dakota Soybean Association (SDSA) praise lawmakers for passing pipeline bills that deliver landowner protections and property tax relief to those affected, as well as preserves local zoning. SDCGA President Dave Ellens stated, "We are pleased that the carbon pipeline project can now cont  more