@sodakdems
Official account of the South Dakota Democratic Party. We are committed to making our state a welcoming place for everyone, that strives for equality, justice and dignity. Website: sddp.org Email: info@sddp.org Phone: 605-271-5405
Hi! We definitely won't be voting for John Thune, we can promise you that. However, this is a bill headed through the state government sponsored by SD Representative Kadyn Wittman. Sen. Thune is not up for re-election until 2028.
That's it for this week's Blue Brief! Check in next Friday to find out how our SD Dems fought for you in the final week of the legislative session.
(2/2) The other gives recreational facilities more freedom to use biological filtration systems.
Rep. Uhre-Balk also has two bills headed to the Governor's desk. One protects victims of human trafficking and abuse (1/2).
Two of Rep. Emery's bills are headed to the Governor's desk! One boosts EMS and the other strengthens tribal law enforcement.
Senator Jamie Smith's bill to help inmates return to the city where they live is headed to the Governor's desk.
Representative Erin Healy's bill to update overdose immunity law is headed to the Senate floor.
Here's what SD Democrats did for you this week!🧵
Dusty, Thune, and Rounds had a lot to say about gas prices a few years ago. Now that it's getting more expensive to fill up your car's tank, all we're hearing from them is well....crickets😉
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SD Democratic Party Response to the Firing of Kristi Noem
BREAKING: After initially being defeated on a 5-4 vote in the Senate Appropriations Committee, a bipartisan group of Senators successfully revived HB 1082, Representative Kadyn Wittman's bill to #FeedSDKids in public schools. Next stop: the Senate Floor!
In case anybody's wondering: No, we don't want Kristi Noem back.
SD KIDS NEED YOUR HELP! Representative Kadyn Wittman's bill to #FeedSDKids is at risk. Here's how you can help:
"When legislation increases government control rather than empowering individuals, we will continue to speak up." - Rep. Erin Healy
Read the full column by Minority Leader Erin Healy here:
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WIN! Representatives Eric Emery, Nicole Uhre-Balk, and Erik Muckey all have bills headed to the governor's desk – because Democrats are working for YOU.
UPDATE: HB 1082 will go through Senate Appropriations first
🎉BIG NEWS!🎉
@kadyn-wittman.bsky.social's school lunch bill PASSED Senate Education this morning and now heads to the Senate Floor.
No child should go hungry while they're trying to learn. Contact your state senator and tell them to vote YES on HB 1082!
"Supporting families & keeping kids on a positive path should never be controversial." - Senator Liz Larson
“It was extraordinarily disappointing to watch them not just vote against it, but turn against their own colleagues within their own party and turn against the people of South Dakota in such a disgraceful fashion.” - Rep. Erik Muckey
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"Our colleagues across the aisle are focused on tax relief every cycle, but when it comes to lowering costs in a meaningful way, this legislature does not act." - Senator Liz Larson
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Our kids deserve better.
House Democratic Leader Erin Healy: "This is exactly why people are fed up with politics. Republicans would rather obsess about identity politics than do the hard work to help families and improve care."
Democratic leadership in Pierre will hold their weekly press conference at 9:30AM. Watch it live here!
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Republicans in Pierre say "Freedom", but their bills say "Overreach." 🚩
⚖️HB 1184 (Rep. Hansen, Dell Rapids): government telling people how to live their lives.
💊HB 1274 (Rep. Hughes, Sioux Falls) & HB 1257 (Rep. Heinemann, Flandreau) puts politicians in your doctor's office.
UPDATE: Appropriations Committee kills Senator Liz Larson's bill to Expand After School Programs.
Here's what his own colleague, Sen. Chris Karr, had to say about yesterday's chaos in Pierre:
“What have we experienced the last few days? Accusations of gamesmanship, accusations of individuals trying to lobby the presiding officer."
Republican governance is a mess, and South Dakotans are watching it unfold on their dime.
Sen. Carley skipped work yesterday during a tough vote on data centers, and must have forgotten that you're supposed to inform your boss before you miss work - not after.
REMINDER: South Dakotans saw a 213% increase in their healthcare premiums thanks to Donald Trump.
#SOTU2026
4,000 South Dakotans lost health insurance because of policies enacted by Donald Trump and his Administration.
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South Dakotans are already paying $656 more every year thanks to Trump's disastrous economic policies -- and they'll lose another $1,000 on top of that this year thanks to tariffs and the One, Big, Ugly Bill.
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