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South Dakota lawmakers not ready to call emergency medical services ‘essential’
John Hult, Sd Searchlight
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
State Senate panel creates task force to study ambulance funding South Dakota doesn’t recognize emergency medical services as essential under state law, and that wouldn’t change under an ambulance bill passed Monday by a state Senate panel. A legal designation of “essential” in this case would have put the onus on state or local units of government to guarantee availability.
Family of man killed in raid sues US Marshals for $150 million
Molly Wetsch Sd News Watch
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
The family of a man shot and killed during a 2024 raid in his family’s house has filed a federal lawsuit against the U.S. Marshals Service seeking $150 million.
Week 5 Legislative Report
News Staff
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
District 21 Mix, Douglas, Gregory, Tripp Counties Committee: Appropriations Capitol Address: 500 E. Capitol Ave.
Legislative Report
News Staff
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Assistant Majority Leader District 21 Douglas, Gregory, Tripp Counties Committees: Chair of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Chair of House Government Operations and Audit, Vice Chair of State Affairs, Member of Legislative Procedure Capitol Address: 500 E. Capitol Ave.
Week 5 Legislative Report
News Staff
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Committees: Education, Health & Human Services Capitol Address: 500 E. Capitol Ave.
