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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving South Dakota Newsletter for Sunday February 16, 2025 ( 3 items )  

Ashley Wenger-Slaba, Rural Health System Senior Vice President, to Represent South Dakota on WICHE Commission
BOULDER, Colorado, Feb. 14 -- The Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education issued the following news release: * * * Ashley Wenger-Slaba, Rural Health System Senior Vice President, to Represent South Dakota on WICHE Commission BOULDER, Colorado -- Ashley Wenger-Slaba, who serves as Sanford Health's senior vice president of employee experience, education, and workforce relations, has been appointed as a commissioner to the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education (WICHE). WI  more

South Dakota Bans Sanctuary Cities, Protecting Its Citizens
NAPLES, Florida, Feb. 11 -- The Foundation for Government Accountability issued the following news release: * * * South Dakota Bans Sanctuary Cities, Protecting Its Citizens The Foundation for Government Accountability Applauds Governor Larry Rhoden for Signing SB 7 Into Law NAPLES, FL-- The Foundation for Government Accountability (FGA) applauds Governor Larry Rhoden (R-SD) for signing his first bill as South Dakota's 34th Governor, officially banning sanctuary cities statewide. Sanctuary c  more

Trucking Industry Backs Bill to End EVs' Free Ride
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 12 [Category: Transportation] -- The American Trucking Associations posted the following news release: * * * Trucking Industry Backs Bill to End EVs' Free Ride Feb 12, 2025 Fair Share Act would require light-duty electric vehicles to contribute to the Highway Trust Fund Washington - Today, the American Trucking Associations applauded Senator Deb Fischer (R-Nebraska) and Congressman Dusty Johnson (R-South Dakota) for introducing the Fair Share Act. The legislation  more