Attorney General Jackley Joins Amicus Brief Requesting U.S. Supreme Court Uphold Stay on Mifepristone Requirements

May 13, 2026May 13, 2026 Brandon Bennett11Leave a Comment

PIERRE – South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announces he has joined 22 other Attorneys General in filing an amicus brief requesting the U.S. Supreme Court uphold a lower court’s stay of a federal regulation that removed the longstanding in-person dispensing requirement for the chemical abortion drug mifepristone. The brief supports the state of Louisiana, […]

Full Mill Levy Is Discussed

May 11, 2026May 13, 2026 Brandon Bennett6Leave a Comment

STURGIS — At the Meade 46-1 school board meeting May 11 Superintendent Wayne Wormstadt stated that having a lower mill levy relative to property taxes is something that needs to be looked at. He spoke of it at the school board meeting May 11. He began by saying reliance on a transaction tax could be […]

Board Finishes Up With A Flurry

May 11, 2026May 13, 2026 Brandon Bennett3Leave a Comment

STURGIS — Editor’s Note: Meade 46-1 school board president Justin Jutting clarified some things about Superintendent Wayne Wormstadt’s raises. I incorrectly stated Wormstadt received no raises in three years but he did receive raises, but they were lower than other staff received. After that the raise was on par with staff. In 2025 Wormstadt wanted […]

Meade 46-1 School Board Has Quick Session

May 11, 2026May 13, 2026 Brandon Bennett3Leave a Comment

STURGIS — The Meade 46-1 school board made quick work of the agenda, including custodial contracts, teacher contracts and publishing a preliminary budget. The board amended contracts with Harlows, removing routes R9 and R13 from their operation and amending the contract with Dakota Bus Company, giving them the routes once used by Harlows. The board […]

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