Legislative Report
Senator Mykala Voita
District 21
Aurora, Charles Mix, Douglas, Gregory, Tripp Counties
Committee: Appropriations Capitol Address: 500 E. Capitol Ave.
Pierre, SD 57501-5070 Cell: 605-830-1355 e-mail: Mykal…
(605) 835-8089
Statement on FDA emergency use authorization for Ivomec
On Feb. 6, 2026,the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued an emergency use authorization for Ivomec (ivermectin) injectable solution to help prevent infestations caused by New World screwworm (NWS)…
Governor vetoes bill that would ban lab-grown meat, but says he’d support a moratorium
Gov. Larry Rhoden vetoed a bill Monday that would effectively ban lab-grown meat in South Dakota, but also suggested a moratorium on the products as a compromise approach.
The vetoed bill is sponsored …
Burke Pink Ladies’ Annual Dart Tournament a bullseye for cancer support
The Burke Pink Ladies held their Annual Pink Ladies’ Dart Tournament on Saturday, January 3, 2026, at the Burke Civic Center. They had 22 teams participating in four divisions of pod play and then bra…
USD announces 2025 Fall Dean’s List
More than 2,400 students at the University of South Dakota are being honored for their high achievement during the fall 2025 semester with the release of the Dean’s List and Academic Honors.
Local stud…
Witt named to fall Deans’ List at UNL
Elly Lois Witt of Burke has been named to the Deans’ List at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln for the fall semester of the 2025-26 academic year.
Witt, a junior majoring in communication sciences and…
