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Tuesday, May 06, 2008
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Gov. Rounds delivers 2008 State of the State Address
Gov. Mike Rounds today (1-8-08) delivered his 2008 State of the State Address to a joint session of the South Dakota Legislature at the Capitol Building in Pierre. Highlights included: Energy, Economic Advances including the selection of our Homestake site for the Deep Underground Science and Engineering Lab, Education, Health Care, Agriculture, Transportation and honoring our service men and women.
Video: http://media.sd.gov:81/sdpb/sessions/2008/specials/2008SOS.wmv
Audio : http://media.sd.gov/ramgen/sdpb/Sessions/2008/specials/2008sos_audio.rm
Text : http://sd.gov/docs/STATE%20OF%20THE%20STATE%20SPEECH%202008.pdf


Gov. Rounds delivers State Budget Address FY2009
Gov. Mike Rounds today delivered his FY2009 Budget Address to a joint session of the South Dakota Legislature at the Capitol Building in Pierre. Budget highlights include: Continuing to Grow Our Economy, Balancing our budget using our reserves wisely, Meeting Our Basic Needs, Taking Care of People, Protecting Society, Educating our Children and No New Taxes Requested.
Video, audio and text versions of the governor's speech are available at:
Video: http://media.sd.gov/ramgen/sdpb/Sessions/2007/specials/2007bud_video.rm
Audio : http://media.sd.gov/ramgen/sdpb/Sessions/2007/specials/2007bud_audio.rm
Text: State Budget Address FY 2009

New Look for the State of South Dakota Website
The State of South Dakota website launched today with a new look and design, making it easier for South Dakotans and other users to access state government information. The information has been reorganized and is easier to use. Visit the new State of South Dakota website today at www.sd.gov or www.state.sd.us.

bReady South Dakota
The Department of Health and the Department of Public Safety have launched a new campaign encouraging South Dakotans to prepare for emergencies in their homes, businesses, towns and cities. The bReady campaign encourages individuals to have an emergency bReady kit, make a family emergency plan and learn more about the different threats that may affect them from natural disasters to epidemics. Learn more about how to prepare for emergencies at www.bReadySD.com

South Dakota Long-Term Care Partnership Program
The State of South Dakota is pleased to offer the Long-Term Care Partnership Program to help individuals properly plan for their future. This public-private partnership creates an innovative program offering individuals quality, affordable long-term care insurance and a way to receive needed care without depleting all their assets. Thinking about care choices before you need them gives you more options and more time to choose what is right for you and your family.
The State of South Dakota will visit over 40 different communities to educate and inform citizens about long-term care, the costs related to it, what Medicare and Medicaid will cover and how the Long-Term Care Partnership Program can help. The education sessions are free and open to the public. Please visit the official South Dakota Long-Term Care Partnership website at: ltcpartnership.sd.gov to find out the specific dates and times of the education sessions and to also learn more about the Partnership Program in South Dakota.

Homestake Mine Proposed for a Deep Underground Science and Engineering Laboratory
The National Science Foundation (NSF) has chosen the former Homestake gold mine in Lead, SD, as the site for a multipurpose deep underground science and engineering laboratory. The proposal, chosen from a field of four finalists, was prepared by a collaboration of researchers and submitted to a NSF site selection panel through the University of California at Berkeley. The Homestake team could receive up to $5 million a year for the next three years to develop a more specific technical design for the laboratory.
In recognition of South Dakota resident T. Denny Sanford's $70 million gift, the new deep underground research facility will be named the Sanford Underground Science and Engineering Laboratory at Homestake.
The underground laboratory and proposed Sanford Science Education Center will provide education and outreach opportunities. Please see the following video clip

South Dakota Science and Technology Authority.
Goal three of Gov. Rounds' 2010 Initiative is to become a recognized leader in research and technology development by 2010. Part one of this goal is to secure Homestake Mine for use as an underground science laboratory. Visit www.sanfordlaboratoryathomestake.org to follow the progress.

State Launches New Service-Oriented Website: SD Connect
South Dakota recently launched a new website called: South Dakota Connect; which connects all citizens, state employees and others alike to the most frequently requested services and programs available through the Departments of Social Services, Human Services and Health. South Dakota Connect is an information gateway for individuals to quickly find services and resources, without knowing the name of a certain program or which Department the program belongs to. There are multiple ways to complete searches within the site and it also includes contact information for each of the three agencies in all areas throughout the state where offices are located.
Visit SD Connect today, sdconnect.sd.gov, and learn more about the programs and services the Departments of Social Services, Human Services and Health have to offer!

Full Report - A Study of the Impact of Raising the Minimum Wage In South Dakota: 2007 Update
This report represents an update of a report prepared for Governor Michael Rounds in January 2006.

Executive Summary - A Study of the Impact of Raising the Minimum Wage in South Dakota: 2007 Update


Gov. Rounds delivers 2007 State of the State Address
Video: http://media.sd.gov/ramgen/sdpb/Sessions/2007/specials/sos_video.rm
Audio : http://media.sd.gov/ramgen/sdpb/Sessions/2007/specials/sos_audio.rm


Gov. Rounds delivers State Budget Address FY 2008
Gov. Mike Rounds today delivered his FY2008 Budget Address to a joint session of the South Dakota Legislature at the Capitol Building in Pierre. Budget highlights include: Continuing to Grow Our Economy, Balancing our budget using our reserves wisely, Meeting Our Basic Needs, Taking Care of People, Protecting Society, Educating our Children and No New Taxes Requested.
Briefing materials, including the slides used during the presentation and the FY2008 Budget Book and Summary, are available at http://www.state.sd.us/bfm/budget/Rec08/.
Video and audio versions of the governor's speech are available at:
Video: http://media.sd.gov/ramgen/sdpb/Sessions/2006/specials/06budadd.rm
Audio : http://media.sd.gov/ramgen/sdpb/Sessions/2006/specials/2006buda.rm
Text: State Budget Address FY 2008

Gov. Rounds announces Workforce Development partnership
Gov. Mike Rounds, along with business and academic leaders from throughout the state recently unveiled Dakota Roots, a workforce development initiative aimed at South Dakotans who are interested in moving back to the state and citizens looking for new career opportunities.

“The Dakota Roots initiative is all about reaching out to South Dakotans who live in other states and current citizens who want to take advantage of our robust economy and the great quality of life,” said the governor on the announcement.

Gov. Rounds proposes Science-Based Drought Assistance at Field Hearing on 2007 Farm Bill
Gov. Mike Rounds proposed a drought aid solution to Congress called "Science-Based Drought Assistance." The proposal was made during testimony at an official field hearing held in Wall, of the U.S. House Agriculture Subcommittee on the 2007 Farm Bill.
View the Testimony of Gov. Mike Rounds on the 2007 Farm Bill

South Dakota Drought Task Force
The South Dakota Drought Task Force was activated in 2004 to closely monitor drought conditions and to implement proactive drought aid. Implementing this task force allows us to look for resources within our agencies, to generate a united plan of action and to work together with state and federal agencies during a drought emergency or disaster.

Sex Offender Registry
In 2006 , the South Dakota State Legislature amended the sex offender registry laws to provide a public access internet site which lists all offenders registered in the State. By logging on to www.sor.sd.gov, the public can now gain access to sex offender information under South Dakota law SDCL 22-24B-11.

Sales Tax on Food Refund
The South Dakota Sales Tax on Food Refund Program helps low-income families stretch their food dollars. The program provides refunds of sales tax payments on food to South Dakota residents who qualify. To be eligible, you must complete a simple, one-page application and meet basic eligibility criteria.http://dss.sd.gov/ea/salestaxonfood/applying.asp

2010 Initiative
The 2010 Initiative is a series of specific goals and objectives for improving South Dakota's economic growth, visitor spending, and quality of life by the year 2010. The 2010 Initiative was unveiled by Gov. Rounds on October 15, 2003 at a special 2010 Summit at Mount Rushmore. Visit this web site for information on the progress of this exciting new initiative.Windows Media Player Version (Requires MS Media Player) Real Player Version (Requires Real Player)