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SESSION WEEK EIGHT – Coming to a Close
We’re down to the final four days (minus Veto Day on March 25) to settle the budget, pass the remaining bills, and pack up our temporary lodging. When given the opportunity, I brag about our legislative process. We’re still a part-time citizen legislature where we convene in Pierre for 40 days or less, balance the Read more
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I Have Some Exciting News to Share!
First, a heartfelt thank you. I want to start out by thanking you if you’ve ever lent your support, encouragement, and engagement during these last two years. If you’re reading this, odds are you were one of my earliest supporters who believed in me, invested in my first race, or have kept up with me Read more
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SESSION WEEK SIX – Taking Care of our Teachers
I’ve been wondering since I was in elementary school why South Dakota was always ranked towards the bottom in teacher pay. I’ve always felt that our educators should be some of the highest paid professionals, period. They’re tasked with educating our next generation including our future doctors, attorneys, small business owners and more. These sentiments Read more
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SESSION WEEK FIVE – Hitting the Halfway Point
This session is finally halfway done with, but activity in the capital is at an all-time high for me. The chronological recap of the week began with House Education Monday morning where we debated a $109M+ school choice/voucher bill in HB1250, while at the same time down the hall I was pitching my primaries vs Read more
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SESSION WEEK FOUR – Video Update
Our only five day legislative week was a busy one! We’re almost to the halfway point of the 99th Legislative Session with more bills ahead to pass (and kill). Check out my video update recapping this last week, sharing updates on my legislative progress, and what’s coming up in the days ahead! Read more