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southdakotasearchlight.com > 02/26/2026 > tax-exemption-efforts-for-disabled-veterans-meet-varied-fates-in-south-dakota-legislature

Tax exemption efforts for disabled veterans meet varied fates in South Dakota Legislature • South Dakota Searchlight

2+ hour, 26+ min ago  (540+ words) PIERRE " South Dakota senators recently nixed two proposals that would have increased property tax exemptions for disabled veteran homeowners, while advancing a related bill. Hot Springs Republican Sen. Amber Hulse said the conversation around the issue has been "vile," and…...

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Push for stricter laws on mining explosives, inspired by Piedmont situation, fails in state House • South Dakota Searchlight

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (450+ words) Piedmont residents" hopes of tightening the regulation of mining explosives went up in smoke Monday in the South Dakota House after lawmakers split over whether the issue should be handled statewide or locally. The bill is sponsored by Rep. Terri…...