Dana Hess

Sacramento

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Noem has some explaining to do, so let her speak

1 week ago | southdakotasearchlight.com | Dana Hess

by Dana Hess, South Dakota Searchlight May 8, 2025 After a career in journalism that has let me have my say about a wide range of issues, it’s galling to me whenever a group wants to shut down someone else’s speech. At issue this weekend is an honorary degree that Dakota State University in Madison plans to bestow on former South Dakota governor and current Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem. She will also deliver the university’s commencement address on Saturday.
Noem has some explaining to do, so let her speak

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Dana Hess

South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem delivers her 2025 State of the State address to lawmakers at the Capitol in Pierre on Jan. 14, 2025. (Joshua Haiar/South Dakota Searchlight)After a career in journalism that has let me have my say about a wide range of issues, it’s galling to me whenever a group wants to shut down someone else’s speech.
Legislators who decry 'ballot fatigue' seem to be afflicted with ballot envy • South Dakota Searchlight

1 week ago | southdakotasearchlight.com | Dana Hess

South Dakota citizens have had the right to petition issues on to the ballot since 1898. Some legislators would like to put an end to that. The prevailing wisdom in the Legislature seems to be that voters here are suffering from “ballot fatigue.” They claim voters are just sick and tired of all the initiated measures and constitutional amendments on the ballot.
Legislators who decry ‘ballot fatigue’ seem to be afflicted with ballot envy

1 week ago | newsfromthestates.com | Dana Hess

South Dakota citizens have had the right to petition issues on to the ballot since 1898. Some legislators would like to put an end to that. The prevailing wisdom in the Legislature seems to be that voters here are suffering from “ballot fatigue.” They claim voters are just sick and tired of all the initiated measures and constitutional amendments on the ballot.
Activities association to elect four new board members

2 weeks ago | garretsongazette.com | Dana Hess

By Dana HessFor the S.D. NewsMedia Association PIERRE — At its annual meeting on Wednesday, April 23, representatives of schools belonging to the South Dakota High School Activities Association nominated candidates for four positions on the SDHSAA board of directors.
Football officials may get raises, paid for riding time to games

2 weeks ago | garretsongazette.com | Dana Hess

By Dana HessFor the S.D. NewsMedia AssociationPIERRE — The South Dakota High School Activities Association board of directors worked through 43 proposed changes to the organization’s Athletics Handbook at its April meeting on Wednesday, April 23. The changes were originally proposed by a meeting of the state’s high school athletics directors. More article below - Read with a full on-line subscription! More article below - Read with a full on-line subscription!Already have an account? Log In:
Big schools may face regional test before One-Act Play Festival

2 weeks ago | bhpioneer.com | Dana Hess

PIERRE — The South Dakota High School Activities Association board of directors found themselves in unfamiliar territory on Thursday, trying to find a way to cut down on the number of students participating in a state event. At issue was the three-day One-Act Play Festival which has gotten unwieldily due to the participation of so many large schools.
Big schools may face regional test before One-Act Play Festival

2 weeks ago | thedakotascout.com | Dana Hess

PIERRE — The South Dakota High School Activities Association board of directors found themselves in unfamiliar territory on April 24, trying to find a way to cut down on the number of students participating in a state event. At issue was the three-day One-Act Play Festival which has gotten unwieldily due to the participation of so many large schools.
S.D. High School Activities Association board discusses 43 proposed handbook changes

2 weeks ago | thepublicopinion.com | Dana Hess

The South Dakota High School Activities Association board reviewed 43 proposed handbook changes, including increased football official pay and mandatory travel compensation. A proposal to move football playoff games to Friday nights failed due to conflicts with other student activities. A five-run rule for junior varsity softball games and a girls' wrestling dual team tournament were also approved in first readings.
S.D. High School Activities Association board discusses 43 proposed handbook changes

2 weeks ago | aberdeennews.com | Dana Hess

The South Dakota High School Activities Association board reviewed 43 proposed handbook changes, including increased football official pay and mandatory travel compensation. A proposal to move football playoff games to Friday nights failed due to conflicts with other student activities. A five-run rule for junior varsity softball games and a girls' wrestling dual team tournament were also approved in first readings.