Miami Herald (Free subscription) | 11/09/2009
South Dakota Gov. Mike Rounds said Monday he won't seek a tax increase to fix state budget problems that are expected to get much worse in the next two years.
The Huffington Post (Free subscription) | 06/24/2009
WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama says Americans will still be able to choose their doctors under the health care changes he is seeking. The president met Wednesday at the White House with five governors to discuss their views on revamping the nation's health care system. Obama said they all agreed that priorities include controlling costs, assuring the choice of doctors and providing high-quality...
Chicago news (Free subscription) | 06/24/2009
President Barack Obama continues to tackle health care issues today. He'll meet with a bipartisan group of governors who co-hosted regional forums on health reform earlier this year. They include Democrats Jennifer Granholm of Michigan, Jim Doyle of Wisconsin and Christine Gregoire of Washington, and Republicans Jim Douglas of Vermont and Mike Rounds of South Dakota.
WCBSTV.com: Your Source For New Yor (Free subscription) | 06/24/2009
President Barack Obama continues to tackle health care issues today. He'll meet with a bipartisan group of governors who co-hosted regional forums on health reform earlier this year. They include Democrats Jennifer Granholm of Michigan, Jim Doyle of Wisconsin and Christine Gregoire of Washington, and Republicans Jim Douglas of Vermont and Mike Rounds of South Dakota.
Boston Globe (Free subscription) | 06/24/2009
President Barack Obama continues to tackle health care issues today. He'll meet with a bipartisan group of governors who co-hosted regional forums on health reform earlier this year. They include Democrats Jennifer Granholm of Michigan, Jim Doyle of Wisconsin and Christine Gregoire of Washington, and Republicans Jim Douglas of Vermont and Mike Rounds of South Dakota.
Medical News Today (Free subscription) | 03/27/2009
The American Pharmacists Association (APhA) applauds Governor Chet Culver of Iowa, Governor Mike Rounds of South Dakota, and the Administration for including pharmacists' perspective in the March 23 Regional White House Forum on Health Reform held in Des Moines, Iowa.
The Trade Secrets Vault (Free subscription) | 03/20/2009
By CHET BROKAW Associated Press Gov. Mike Rounds announced Thursday he has signed into law a measure that presumes government documents in South Dakota are public unless there's a good reason to keep them secret. The new law starts with...
Hog House Blog (Free subscription) | 03/20/2009
By Susan Smith No, blog readers, that is not the name of my new band, it is a wrap-up of today’s blog headlines. For those of you still under your rocks, (and many days I wish I resided there, believe me) Gov. Mike Rounds signed the smoking ban today. It takes effect July 1. When he [...]
S.D. Watch (Free subscription) | 03/19/2009
Gov. Mike Rounds signed the smoking ban bill passed earlier this winter by the South Dakota Legislature. It bans public indoor smoking most everywhere--especially bars and cafes--but excepts out motel rooms and some cigar bars. As many of you know, through the years, I have been a tough critic of Gov. Rounds. But I sincerely commend him for signing this bill and think it shows consideration for public...
StarTribune.com (Free subscription) | 03/19/2009
South Dakota Gov. Mike Rounds on Thursday signed a law banning smoking from nearly all indoor public places, including bars, video lottery casinos and Deadwood gambling halls, which could see fewer customers as a result.
BlogNetNews.com/Iowa (Free subscription) | 03/19/2009
If you didn’t like the 2008 Iowa law banning smoking in public places, so left your favorite Northwest Iowa watering hole for options in North Sioux City or Vermillion, you won’t like the new law signed today by South Dakota Gov. Mike Rounds. He signed the law severing the ability [...]
Examiner (Free subscription) | 03/19/2009
South Dakota Gov. Mike Rounds on Thursday signed a law banning smoking from nearly all indoor public places, including bars, video lottery casinos and gambling halls that could fewer customers as a result.
South Dakota War College (Free subscription) | 03/19/2009
From the Gov’s press room: Governor signs smoking legislation PIERRE, S.D. – Gov. Mike Rounds signed a bill Thursday to eliminate smoking in all restaurants and bars in South Dakota, effective July 1. The new law adds to the existing ban on smoking in other businesses and public buildings. It makes exceptions, however, for tobacco shops, currently existing [...]
Seattle Times (Free subscription) | 03/19/2009
Gov. Mike Rounds has signed into law a measure that presumes government documents in South Dakota are public unless there's a good reason to keep them secret.
Sibby Online (Free subscription) | 03/19/2009
Governor Rounds is being asked to do something about this: Landowners in Montana, South Dakota and Nebraska have asked their respective governors for help in blocking a Canadian company from using thinner steel in a proposed oil pipeline that will...
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