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I'm a fifth generation South Dakotan with deep roots in a state that I love. I grew up and still live in District 32. I spent 35 years as a TV news journalist - good training to listen to all sides of complicated issues. I moved to the Pennington County Sheriff's Office where I am now on the front lines of public safety.

I was appointed to serve in December 2019 and have twice been elected by voters and by my colleagues as a Senate Majority Whip. I chair Seante Judiciary

and serve on the powerful State Affairs Committee. I am a conservative who believes in smaller government and less regulation. I believe in balanced budgets and fiscal responsibility with real sensitivity to keeping taxes low.

I support strong defense, law enforcement and self-reliance. I champion water for West Dakota, good paying jobs, workforce housing, quality education, childcare, mental health ... and the list goes on.

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DUHAMEL: Progress for the people of South Dakota

And the winner is… the people of South Dakota! The 97th State Legislative Session is wrapping up, and we have much to celebrate. With unprecedented federal dollars, lawmakers worked hard to target spending to projects with positive impact for generations to come. We worked hard to make sure taxpayer contributions were wisely-spent. At the same time, we continue to set aside and save money for bigger, worthy long-term projects and potential economic hurdles on the horizon.

B-21 Ellsworth expansion getting mixed support in Pierre

South Dakota Newswatch - Sen. Helene Duhamel, R-Rapid City, sponsored Senate Bill 204 to help fund the proposed elementary school, starting at a $15 million request and then reducing the ask to $5 million after debate. Duhamel reminded members of the Senate Education Committee of the harrowing process South Dakota leaders went through in trying to keep Ellsworth off the final BRAC list in 2006. Duhamel said the effort required support from the South Dakota congressional delegation, state officials and local leaders to persuade the federal government to keep Ellsworth open.

State Sen. Helene Duhamel announces District 32 re-election bid

Rapid City Journal - State Sen. Helene Duhamel, R-Rapid City, announced Tuesday her intention to run for re-election to the District 32 Senate seat.

Searching for compromise from the middle of the road

SDPB Radio - "You know, compromise has somehow become a bad word,” Senator Helene Duhamel said. “But it should be part of what we do.” Duhamel is gathering signatures for her upcoming election, running as a moderate Republican, a self-professed centrist.

Mayors, lawmakers make pitch to spend $1.8 billion for Missouri River water

Rapid City Journal - The foundation needs to be set for future water needs in Black Hills communities, area mayors said Wednesday morning.

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Elevate Rapid City Luncheon highlights area, state issues as legislative period approaches

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KNBN) — Governor Kristi Noem is set to give her annual budget address next week. Then lawmakers will head to Pierre in January for the legislative session and before the busy time begins, Rapid City community members got a chance to voice their concerns with legislators at a Critical Issue Luncheon.

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Legislators address redistricting concerns as special session draws near

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KNBN) — State lawmakers are working on a tight timeline to redraw legislative districts following the 2020 census.

State bill would ban pointing lasers at police officers

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - 2020 saw various riots and protests across the United States, including Black Lives Matter Marches, protests for Breonna Taylor and George Floyd, and riots at the Capitol building in D.C. With law enforcement at these events, some protestors found a new, dangerous way to combat police presence: laser pointers.

South Dakota legislators talk about 2021 legislative session

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KEVN) - South Dakota’s 96th legislative session begins Tuesday, with a number of big-ticket items and smaller issues coming to center stage. COVID. Marijuana. Sports Wagering. Three big topics South Dakota’s legislature will focus heavily on this year.

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