Progress in the city of Brandon was widespread in 2019, ranging from redesigning the city website to addressing major water infrastructure needs. Here’s a rundown of what the city accomplished over the past 12 months:
PIERRE — On Friday legislative leaders from both parties wouldn’t predict the fate of HB1057, a bill that would criminalize some medical treatments for minors under 16. Two days earlier, the bill passed through the House State Affairs Committee on an 8-5 vote.
PIERRE — The improper application of farm pesticides can lead to civil, criminal or administrative penalties. That process was explained Jan. 23 to the House Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee.
PIERRE — A memorial service in the Capitol on Jan. 23 honored 15 legislators who died in the past year. The service took place in the House chambers with members of both the House and Senate present.
PIERRE — In just the second week of the legislative session, at least one political party leader is hopeful that money will be available for increases for education, state salaries and payments to Medicaid providers.
PIERRE — A bill that will allow a nondriver identification number to be used for voter registration got quite a discussion Jan. 23 in a meeting of the House Local Government Committee.
