Why HB 1005 is a Strategic Win for South Dakota: Rebutting the Critics with Facts Opposition to House Bill 1005 often portrays it as an unchecked boon for Big Tech that could strain energy and water resources while burdening everyday ratepayers. In reality, the bill incorporates strong, multi-layered safeguard, bolstered by South Dakota's established regulatory bodies, to prevent those risks. KELO: South Dakota bill proposes tax break for data centers  This makes HB 1005 a pr

Greetings, District 4, We are preparing for the 2026 South Dakota legislative session. It begins with the Governor’s State of the State at 1:00 p.m. on January 13. District 4 has had an active off-season. Applied Digital is proceeding with a data center near Astoria/Toronto. The company and others have conducted meetings nearly continuously since April, including site tours. I have attended or hosted over 17 public meetings on this topic. Your involvement is key to shaping ou

Rural Water National Conference in New Orleans September 1 I was part of a group of 20 legislators that penned a letter to the people of...

It's been a busy August Fortune has provided plenty to do. August 4th I hosted another data center legislative meeting on-line along with...

July 28, 1945 – This Date in SDNG History – B-25 Bomber Flown by SDANG Pilot from Sioux Falls Army Airfield Crashes into Empire State...

Hello D4 constituents, It’s been a busy time over Independence Day! My work on data center legislation continues. I’m working with stake...

Data centers are generating a lot of conversation. Mostly positive conversation. I am 58 years old, and I remember a time when new...

Hello District 4 voters, & anyone else reading this. While I'm not a Shakespearean, I find his writings fun and challenging. I recently...

I took this kid with me yesterday. Seems like I take him everywhere. Good kid. We went to Ellendale ND yesterday to tour the Applied...

WOW! Deuel County, District 4 and the whole state may just be in for the largest economic boost we're ever seen. $4,300,000,000.00 200...

Dear Voter of District 4, & South Dakota, The 2025 session of the SD House of Representatives can be summed up in one word: No....

Summery of major bills

Good day District 4!  A brief report on legislative days 34-37. We wrapped up the session on Thursday!  Good news for the week, on March...

Nearing the finish line for the 100th session! Lots of bills - here's a summary.

A busy few days in Pierre!

Hello again from Pierre! Another busy week in Pierre is coming to a close. Days 21 through 24 saw 62 votes on the floor. Votes of note- A...

Several school/education votes were casted this week, and the budget.

Good Friday morning District 4! This week in Pierre, the pace picked up significantly for bills on the House floor. Several were...

Several people, from several groups and on both sides of the issue, have asked me to explain my vote on HB 1052, the eminent domain law....

Senate Bill 201, introduced for 2024 SD State Legislature, has become a "hot topic" between District 4 candidates.