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State Tipoffs Involving South Dakota Newsletter for Sunday April 05, 2020 ( 13 items )  

Avera Health: Virtual Visits and Other Changes in Clinic Care During COVID-19 Outbreak
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, April 1 -- Avera Health, an integrated health system, issued the following news: Avera is temporarily changing its clinic practices in order to protect patients and employees, and conserve resources during the COVID-19 outbreak. Unless a patient's health need is urgent or emergent, provider visits are being scheduled virtually instead of in person. Providers across the Avera system are able to schedule virtual visits, which are face-to-face visits via smartphone, ta  more

Diamond-Welch Aims to Improve Conditions for South Dakota Sexual Assault Victims Through Research
VERMILLION, South Dakota, April 3 [TNSgrants] -- The University of South Dakota issued the following news: As part of the National Sexual Assault Kit Initiative, a three-year, $500,000 grant from the Bureau of Justice Assistance, Bridget Diamond-Welch, Ph.D., associate professor of family medicine at the University of South Dakota, will inventory South Dakota's sexual assault kits (SAKs) to gain a better understanding of sexual violence and vulnerable populations within the state. While taking  more

S.D. A.G. Ravnsborg Issues Alert After Reports of Coronavirus Disease Scams Targeting South Dakota Residents
PIERRE, South Dakota, April 1 -- South Dakota Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg issued the following news release: Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg is alerting residents to a wave of COVID-19 scams occurring as a result of the global Coronavirus pandemic. These scams focus on all areas of consumer vulnerability, attempting to capitalize on the fear and rapidly changing developments being provided from state and federal leaders. "I cannot stress strongly enough that it is as important to be vigi  more

S.D. A.G. Ravnsborg, Consumer Protection and Department of Revenue Urge Caution When Doing Business With Transient Vendors
PIERRE, South Dakota, March 31 -- South Dakota Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg issued the following news release: Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg, the Division of Consumer Protection and the South Dakota Department of Revenue warn consumers to be wary of transient vendors once again. "Don't be taken advantage of this year," cautioned Ravnsborg. "Make sure vendors are legitimate before doing business with them by asking for proof of a South Dakota business tax license. A majority of these con  more

S.D. Department of Labor & Regulation: Unemployment Insurance Initial Weekly Claims Rise Dramatically
PIERRE, South Dakota, April 3 -- The South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation issued the following news release: During the week of March 22-28, a total of 6,645 initial weekly claims for unemployment benefits were filed with the Department of Labor and Regulation. This is an increase of 4,884 claims over the prior week's total of 1,761. "Remember these tips to make the initial claims process go more smoothly," said state Labor and Regulation Secretary Marcia Hultman. "File online a  more

S.D. Department of Labor and Regulation: Labor Department Implementing Unemployment Insurance System Improvements
PIERRE, South Dakota, March 28 -- The South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation issued the following news release: The Department of Labor and Regulation has seen a dramatic increase in unemployment insurance activity due to COVID-19 related layoffs. A new "last name" filing system is being implemented effective Monday, March 30. Based on the first letter of your last name, claimants should file: * A-F on Monday * G-N on Tuesday * O-Z on Wednesday * If you missed your day, you can fi  more

S.D. Department of Labor and Regulation: Labor Department Warns Against Unemployment Insurance Scams
PIERRE, South Dakota, March 28 -- The South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation issued the following news release: The Department of Labor and Regulation (DLR) warns unemployment insurance claimants about potential scams aiming to steal personal information. Be aware of potential fraud and only use the official website RAclaims.sd.gov. "Many of the individuals we're helping are filing for unemployment insurance for the very first time," said state Labor and Regulation Secretary Marcia Hu  more

S.D. Department of Labor and Regulation: Unemployment Claimants Must Request Weekly Payment
PIERRE, South Dakota, April 2 -- The South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation issued the following news release: The Department of Labor and Regulation (DLR) reminds unemployment insurance claimants to request a weekly payment by calling 605-626- 3212 after 6 p.m. CDT or by filing online at RAclaims.sd.gov any time. Benefits are not automatically paid out, even though the work search requirement is currently waived. "The claim week begins on Sunday and ends on Saturday at midnight," sa  more

S.D. Department of Labor and Regulation: Unemployment Filing Reminders for Workers
PIERRE, South Dakota, March 31 -- The South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation issued the following news release: The Department of Labor and Regulation (DLR) continues to handle an unprecedented volume of unemployment insurance claims due to COVID-19 related layoffs. Due to heavy call volume, individuals should file online at RAclaims.sd.gov if possible. A new "last name" filing system is being implemented effective Monday, March 30 for claims taken by phone. Based on the first letter   more

S.D. Department of Labor and Regulation: Unemployment Insurance Initial Weekly Claims Rise
PIERRE, South Dakota, March 28 -- The South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation issued the following news release: During the week of March 15-21, a total of 1,703 initial weekly claims for unemployment benefits were filed with the Department of Labor and Regulation. This is an increase of 1,513 claims over the prior week's total of 190. "A large number of employers are announcing COVID-19 related layoffs, so we anticipate the number of new unemployment claims will continue to rise," s  more

S.D. Gov. Noem Signs 11 Bills
PIERRE, South Dakota, April 1 -- Gov. Kristi Noem, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: Governor Kristi Noem signs 11 bills. * HB 1295 An Act to revise certain provisions regarding contagious disease control and enforcement and to declare an emergency. * HB 1296 An Act to revise the authority of the Governor in times of a disaster, act of terrorism, or emergency and to declare an emergency. * HB 1298 An Act to provide for the postponement of certain elections and to declare an   more

South Dakota Legislative Research: Kansas Man Tapped as Legislative Research Council Head
PIERRE, South Dakota, April 4 -- The South Dakota Legislative Research Council issued the following news release: Reed Holwegner, a principal policy analyst for the Kansas Legislative Research Department, is being offered the Director position for the Legislative Research Council in South Dakota. The Executive Board of the Legislative Research Council approved the action at its April 2, 2020, meeting. Holwegner would replace Jason Hancock, who announced last fall he was resigning as Director t  more

University of South Dakota Professor to Study Astronaut Wellness for NASA
VERMILLION, South Dakota, April 3 [TNSsociologyresearch] -- The University of South Dakota issued the following news: In response to the plans to journey to Mars in the near future, NASA is looking for ways to help astronauts stay physically and mentally healthy during a long and stressful trip. University of South Dakota researcher and occupational therapy professor Moses Ikiugu, Ph.D., O.T.R./L., intends to find the answer to NASA's problem by conducting a research trial with incoming college  more