Hill City Prevailer

The Un-United States of America

Published by admin on Wed, 10/22/2025 - 9:59am

I couldn’t be more disappointed with our federal government shut down. I have an idea‚ let’s go back to being the United States of America, not the Un-United States.

Noem splurges during the ‘democratic’ shutdown

Published by admin on Wed, 10/22/2025 - 9:49am
Our former governor is up to her old tricks again. She seems to have an obsession with kissing butts and spending. Haven’t we here in South Dakota seen this before?
The latest “Kristisms” this week involve planes and airports.

Answering more prison questions

Published by admin on Wed, 10/22/2025 - 9:46am
Public safety is one of the most fundamental responsibilities of government. It is rooted in the belief that protecting citizens from harm is essential to preserving order, justice, and stability in society. In the United States, public safety responsibilities are shared between federal and state governments through what is known as “police powers.”

Politically unpolitical

Published by admin on Wed, 10/15/2025 - 4:01pm
I don’t like to get too political when it comes to my column. However, lately I’ve been reflecting on politic awareness.
I was a fan of Charlie Kirk’s before his untimely assassination. Since his passing, I’ve become even more intrigued, watching videos and reels of his debates and dialogue with people of opposing views.

The ballad of Rosalita

Published by admin on Wed, 10/08/2025 - 1:12pm
The headlines make me sad and scared lately.
Why is our government invading its own cities?
Why is it suddenly OK for one person to deny funding to colleges and universities?
Why is the federal government seemingly policing everything, from cities to schools to speech? And where will it end?

Plenty of prison feedback given

Published by admin on Wed, 10/08/2025 - 1:11pm
Greetings. Thank you for all the positive remarks, emails, texts, calls regarding my yes vote on the new men’s state prison! It really was the right thing to do to pass funds already in our prison construction fund to build a new state men’s prison.

No, GFP did not add more campsites

Published by admin on Wed, 10/08/2025 - 1:08pm
As we deal with weighty issues locally, statewide, and nationally, I thought we could all use a little humor … and a reality check.

Investing in public safety

Published by admin on Wed, 10/01/2025 - 10:02am

Government isn’t very good at solving problems. You might find that rich coming from someone who’s served in public office for 20 plus years, but it’s true—it isn’t government that solves our problems. Even when bills get passed by the Legislature, it’s citizen legislators— elected by their neighbors— who come to Pierre for a short amount of time, do the people’s work, then go home and live with the new laws that they passed.

Voted for building new prison

Published by admin on Wed, 10/01/2025 - 10:01am

Greetings again.
So, what happened in Pierre during Special Session Sept. 23? I thought you’d never ask! We in the House went into caucus at 8 a.m. on the 23rd and I walked out of the capitol at 7:25 p.m. with a new prison approved and paid for!

New prison will protect citizens

Published by admin on Wed, 10/01/2025 - 10:00am

Well, the 2025 special session has come to a close. We had caucus, open meetings, testimony from opponents and proponents, and legislators. We began at 8 am and continued through to almost 8 pm. It was a long, brutal day, but one that we knew had to happen in order to further the project and help to safeguard our citizens going forward. Quite frankly, it is too bad that legislators are not as committed to property tax reform…but that’s a subject for another time.