Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - As the 2026 legislative session gains momentum, District 4 Representative Kent Roe (R-Hayti) is focusing his efforts on property tax reform and modernizing South Dakota’s economic incentives for the tech sector. In his weekly update for the week ending January 25, Roe highlighted key committee actions and introduced two bills he is prime-sponsoring this Session.

Northeast Radio SD News – South  Dakota - District 4 Representative Dylan Jordan (R-Watertown) is highlighting the second week of the 2026 Legislative Session, marked by the withdrawal of a fireworks-related bill and ongoing efforts to support agricultural education.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - As the second semester begins, Watertown School District officials are turning their attention to the South Dakota State Capitol, where a proposed freeze in K-12 funding has sparked concerns over the district’s future budget.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - In Northeast Radio SD’s first-ever Virtual Cracker Barrel session, District 4 and 5 legislators met Tuesday to outline the agenda for the 101st South Dakota Legislative Session. The delegation addressed a spectrum of regional concerns, from a $400-million data center proposal and the critical state of rural EMS to a contentious debate over property tax relief.