February through May is the “Lincoln Day Dinner” circuit for Republican candidates in South Dakota. These dinners are sponsored by county Republican Party organizations across the state as a fundraiser for the county parties, as a chance for voters to meet and hear directly from the candidates, to build support for the party, and of […]
There are three types of electric service providers in South Dakota: investor own utilities (IOUs), municipal electrics, and rural electric cooperatives. The PUC has significant regulatory authority relating to IOUs. PUC authority for municipals and rural cooperatives is limited to service quality and territory boundary issues. In municipalities the governing body or an appointed utility […]
There are many reasons Republican candidates are successful at the ballot box in South Dakota. One of those reasons are the many dedicated ladies who have come together to form Republican women’s groups across the state. From my first statewide race in 2002 through today I am continually amazed at the level of support generated […]
Chris Nelson announced today that he will be a candidate for reelection to the Public Utilities Commission in 2016. Chris made the announcement to a crowd gathered for the Hughes County Lincoln Day Dinner in Pierre. Nelson said, “The complexities of the utility business demand commissioners who are dedicated to advocating for consumers, are able […]
The availability of robust broadband in rural South Dakota is critical for the business of agriculture, education, health care, and just staying in touch with the world. Unfortunately the high cost of deploying broadband in rural areas has meant that some areas of our state haven’t had this much-needed access. I’ve worked hard to change […]
