The state House of Representatives is advancing a bill that prohibits sex designation corrections on birth certificates. And, after receiving national scrutiny for hosting the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally during the pandemic, Western South Dakota will host its biggest wintertime gathering. All this and more in today’s SDPB News Podcast. Find it on Apple Podcasts or Spotify today.

House lawmakers have revived a bill that denies the right to amend the “sex” designation on a birth certificate. Plus, a Senate committee approves a plan to create and fund Oceti Sakowin schools. All this and more in today’s SDPB News Podcast. Find it on Apple Podcasts or Spotify today.

Governor Kristi Noem is introducing a bill that bans abortions on fetuses with Down Syndrome. South Dakota saw fewer tourists last year, but despite that state officials remain optimistic. All this and more in today’s SDPB News Podcast. Find it on Apple Podcasts or Spotify today.

Beginning tomorrow, a legislative committee will hear a bill that prevents people from changing the sex listed on their birth certificates. All this and more in today’s SDPB News Podcast. Find it on Apple Podcasts or Spotify today.

Some South Dakota superintendents share their thoughts on virtual learning. Plus, the President of the Oglala Sioux Tribe says President Joe Biden taking office is a welcome relief. All this and more in today’s SDPB News Podcast. Find it on Apple Podcasts or Spotify today.

At least six South Dakotans received pardons from Donald Trump during the last days of his presidency. Plus, a state senate committee is advancing a bill that continues the Department of Health authority to place people not following COVID-19 guidelines in court ordered isolation. All this and more in today’s SDPB News Podcast. Find it on Apple Podcasts or Spotify today.

Governor Kristi Noem issues an executive order to merge the Agriculture and Environment and Natural Resources departments. Joe Biden says he’ll revoke the presidential permit for the Keystone XL pipeline. All this and more in today’s SDPB News Podcast. Find it on Apple Podcasts or Spotify today.

The Department of Revenue begins work to research and implement marijuana regulations in the state. This and more in today’s SDPB News Podcast. Find it on Apple Podcasts or Spotify today.

The Standing Rock Sioux Tribe Chairman gives this year's State of the Tribes address. Plus, fire crews are controlling a wildfire near Lemmon. All this and more in today’s SDPB News Podcast. Find it on Apple Podcasts or Spotify today.

South Dakota's lone congressman explains his vote against impeaching President Trump for a second time. Plus, the state's new chief justice pushes for higher wages for circuit court judges. All this and more in today’s SDPB News Podcast. Find it on Apple Podcasts or Spotify today.