Monthly Archives: March 2011

Money Trail Update Must Read

With the last day of the legislative session behind us and the pending litigation on HB1217 moving forward there remains a  lot of interest both locally and nationally on reproductive health issues in South Dakota and the legislature’s continued assault … Continue reading

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Weekend Must Reads: The Check Is In The Mail

There was some great coverage from over the weekend on several issues surrounding HB1217. The Rapid City Journal’s David Montgomery examines the cost coming down the pipeline on HB1217. Worth noting, is that prime sponsor Rep. Roger Hunt changed his … Continue reading

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Think Coercion Can’t Happen at CPCs, Think Again

With the legislative debate winding down and the protracted legal battle gearing up there remains plenty of discussion as to why HB1217 should never have been signed into law. During legislative hearings, testimony from proponents discussed the forms of coercion … Continue reading

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CPC Privacy and HB 1217 Complications

Madville Times brings us a must read for this afternoon that builds upon Mary Garrigan’s RCJ story last week that illustrated how some CPCS may not participate in the state mandated program.  In his haste to write HB1217, Rep. Hunt … Continue reading

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Daugaard Still Contemplating HB1217, Contact Him Today

Despite having stated that he would make a decision this past week Governor Daugaard failed to sign or veto HB1217 by Friday.  According to a report from KOTA the Governor is still contemplating his decision. “I’ve read through it several … Continue reading

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