News Tipoffs - South Dakota Editors
Admiral Theatre Pays $200,000 to Settle EEOC Sexual Harassment, Race Discrimination and Retaliation Suit Against Illinois Nightclub
WASHINGTON, May 27 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release:
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Admiral Theatre Pays $200,000 to Settle EEOC Sexual Harassment, Race Discrimination and Retaliation Suit Against Illinois Nightclub
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Adult entertainment venue agrees to enhanced safety precautions to protect entertainers
CHICAGO - Admiral Theatre, Inc., an exotic dance club providing adult entertainment services, will pay $200,000 and furnish other relief to settle a lawsuit for sex
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Arango Gomez selected for two leadership programs
BROOKINGS, South Dakota, May 27 -- South Dakota State University posted the following news:
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Arango Gomez selected for two leadership programs
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Irene Arango Gomez, community care coordinator for the Community Practice Innovation Center in South Dakota State University's College of Pharmacy and Allied Health Professions, says her work is shaped by a need to know and understand public health systems and advocate responsibly within them.
"I have found myself in spaces where I needed to
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Center on Budget & Policy Priorities: Sharp Drop in Number of Children Receiving SNAP Food Assistance Under New Federal Law
WASHINGTON, May 28 -- The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities issued the following commentary on May 27, 2026, by Luis Nunez, research analyst at the Food Assistance Team:
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Sharp Drop in Number of Children Receiving SNAP Food Assistance Under New Federal Law
In the 12 states with available data, the number of children receiving SNAP food assistance has fallen by more than 700,000 since the Republican reconciliation law (H.R. 1) was enacted in July 2025. That accounts for nearly half o
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HAWAII A.G. LOPEZ LEADS COALITION OPPOSING KIDS ACT, SUPPORTS STRONGER ONLINE PROTECTIONS FOR CHILDREN
HONOLULU, Hawaii, May 28 -- Hawaii Attorney General Anne E. Lopez issued the following news release on May 27, 2026:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL LOPEZ LEADS COALITION OPPOSING KIDS ACT, SUPPORTS STRONGER ONLINE PROTECTIONS FOR CHILDREN
Attorney General Anne Lopez today announced that Hawaii and three other states are leading a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general opposing the federal Kids Internet and Digital Safety Act ("KIDS Act"), H.R. 7757, arguing the bill would weaken states' ability to
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Mines Physics Lecturer Earns National Recognition as Outstanding Chapter Advisor
RAPID CITY, South Dakota, May 27 -- The South Dakota School of Mines and Technology issued the following news release:
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Mines Physics Lecturer Earns National Recognition as Outstanding Chapter Advisor
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For years, Michael Dowding, senior lecturer in the physics department at South Dakota Mines, has inspired and mentored countless students both inside and outside the classroom. Now, that dedication has earned him national recognition from the Society of Physics Students.
Dowding has re
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Pa. AG Sunday Joins Coalition Opposing KIDS Act, Supports Stronger Online Protections for Children
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, May 26 -- Pennsylvania Attorney General David W. Sunday issued the following news:
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Attorney General Sunday Joins Coalition Opposing KIDS Act, Supports Stronger Online Protections for Children
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HARRISBURG - Attorney General Sunday announced today Pennsylvania has joined a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general opposing the federal Kids Internet and Digital Safety Act ("KIDS Act"), H.R. 7757, arguing the bill would weaken states' ability to protect children
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S.C. AG Wilson supports rule that would restore swift justice on death row
COLUMBIA, South Carolina, May 26 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news:
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Attorney General Alan Wilson supports rule that would restore swift justice on death row
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Attorney General Alan Wilson joined a 16-state letter to the U.S. Department of Justice supporting a rule that would restore swift justice in the death row process by mitigating the long delays that can arise in federal habeas appeals.
The letter argues that current federal habeas review i
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S.D. A.G. Jackley Appoints Chad Mosteller as New DCI Director
PIERRE, South Dakota, May 28 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release on May 27, 2026:
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Attorney General Marty Jackley Appoints Chad Mosteller as New DCI Director
South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announces the appointment of Chad Mosteller to serve as the new director of the South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI), replacing Dan Satterlee who has been appointed as U.S. Marshal for South Dakota.
"Chad continues the outstand
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Sanford launches Stroke Comprehensive Treatment Clinic
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, May 27 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release:
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Sanford launches Stroke Comprehensive Treatment Clinic
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BISMARCK, N.D. - Sanford Bismarck is working to expand access to specialized stroke recovery services through its Stroke Comprehensive Treatment Clinic, launched in February 2026 at the Sanford Northern Sky Clinic in Bismarck. The Stroke Comprehensive Treatment Clinic is part of Sanford Health's commitment to improving l
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Tennessee Attorney General Skrmetti Joins Coalition Opposing KIDS Act, Supports Stronger Online Protections for Children
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 26 -- Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti issued the following news:
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Tennessee Attorney General Skrmetti Joins Coalition Opposing KIDS Act, Supports Stronger Online Protections for Children
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Today, Attorney General Skrmetti announced Tennessee has joined a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general opposing the federal Kids Internet and Digital Safety Act ("KIDS Act"), H.R. 7757, arguing the bill would weaken states' ability to protect children online
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Va. A.G. Jones Advocates for Stronger Guardrails Around Internet Safety
RICHMOND, Virginia, May 28 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Jay Jones Advocates for Stronger Guardrails Around Internet Safety
Joins coalition of Attorneys General in letter opposing bill that would weaken digital safety for Virginia's children
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Today, Attorney General Jay Jones joined a coalition of Attorneys General writing in opposition to the Kids Internet and Digital Safety Act (KIDS Act), H.R. 7757. Despite its name, th
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