On Wednesday of this week, a federal court blocked enforcement of the unconstitutional provisions of several South Dakota laws, including the notorious, poorly-written “Riot Booster” Act. The bill was introduced in the waning hours of the 2019 legislative session … Continued
August 23, 2019 For Immediate Release Contact: Frank James (605) 697-5204 ext 240 This morning, the Nebraska Supreme Court released its ruling upholding a decision by the Public Service Commission (PSC) to approve the “Mainline Alternative Route” (MAR) for the … Continued
A motions & scheduling hearing before the DENR Water Management Board for five Water Appropriation Permits (WAPs) for the Keystone XL Pipeline will be held beginning at 1pm CT on Wednesday, July 17 in Room 414 of the State Capitol … Continued
Dakota Rural Action v. Noem, the case against the “Riot Booster” Act and two criminal riot statutes, had its first hearing Wednesday, June 12 in the U.S. District Court for the District of South Dakota in front of the Honorable … Continued
The Rosebud Sioux Tribe Utilities Commission will hold public hearings on May 28 & 29 on the proposed Keystone XL Pipeline Permit. The tribal utility commission, as part of their permitting process, and recognizing that the new KXL route crosses … Continued
The Water Management Board of the South Dakota Department of Environment & Natural Resources (DENR) met on May 8th in Pierre to consider scheduling questions and a limited number of motions regarding permits for the taking of public waters by … Continued
Dakota Rural Action applauds the decision today by the United States Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit, upholding U.S. District Court Judge Brian Morris’ Nov. 8th ruling halting construction of the Keystone XL pipeline through Montana, South Dakota, and … Continued
From Intro to Passage in Less Than 72 House: Governor’s Anti-Protest Bills Pass Both Houses Thursday Rumors swirled about pipeline-related legislation for weeks, but it was not until Monday morning of last full week of session (and far past the … Continued
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 8, 2019 Contact: John Harter, DRA Board Chair, johnharter11@yahoo.com, (605) 840-9478 Rebecca Terk, DRA Organizer & Lobbyist, rebeccat@dakotarural.org, (605) 697-5204 x260 Frank James, DRA Director, fejames@dakotarural.org, (605) 697-5204 x240 Anti-Free Speech Bills a Rush Job for … Continued
First Amendment Threat–Governor’s Anti-Free Speech Bills Pass Appropriations Committee Contact Members of the House NOW–and Thursday Morning to VOTE NO! We are aware that SB 189 & SB 190 must first pass the Senate, but we have been advised that … Continued