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Budget crafting begins after lawmakers set revenue targets | Feb 16

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On today's update...

The state’s budget wizards say the state will receive $190 million dollars more than what Governor Kristi Noem outlined in December. What does it mean for the state of South Dakota?

A collection of bills relating to Native American affairs were heard in the South Dakota Senate Education Committee. How did bills aiming to cut tuition rates and increase inclusion at graduate ceremonies for Native learners fare in Pierre?

A Senate committee is unanimously passing a bill that creates a board to review every agriculture purchase made by foreign persons. That’s despite nearly every major state agriculture organization testifying against the bill.

House lawmakers are advancing a bill that prohibits lewd and sexual depictions and events on state property. The bill comes after Representative Chris Karr and other lawmakers say a self-described ‘family-friendly’ drag show was held at South Dakota State University last fall.

Lawmakers are advancing a bill that prevents women from being held criminally liable if they get an abortion. House Bill 1220, presented by Representative Rebecca Reimer, provides a legal shield to women who undergo an abortion despite the procedure’s illegal status in South Dakota.

Full - time college students are expected to spend between 45 to 60 hours each week either in the classroom or working on coursework . At the same time, data shows more than 40% of all college students work at least part-time. Balancing school and work can be overwhelming. This is the focus of two research papers written by University of Sioux Falls students.

And more.

Krystal is the local host of "Morning Edition."