Angie's Blog
| A Warm Welcome |
Welcome to my campaign website, where you can learn more about my vision for South Dakota. |
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| I want to hear from you! |
Legislators are often contacted by people from a wide variety of issue groups and lobbyists -- in fact, there are about 4 lobbyists for each legislator in Pierre. Often, these are valuable conversations, and I want to make sure one piece of the puzzle isn't missing: hearing from you! Hearing from constituents about what issues affect your life is the best way for me to be effective. The best way to reach out is to send an email to angie [at] angiebuhl.com. Please include your name, address, and phone number, so that I may follow up if I have any additonal questions.
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| 2012 Session Starts Jan 10 |
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Happy new year, everyone! The 2012 legislative session is fast approaching, and I'm looking forward to getting back to Pierre to continue working on issues facing South Dakotans. I'm focused on helping kids and helping to stimulate our economy, and am working on bills including daycare safety, early learning programs, protections for job seekers, and encouraging new entrepreneurs. |
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Latest Campaign News
RSSArgus: For SF lawmakers, it's all about tax money
http://www.argusleader.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2012301060020
By Jon Walker
Taxes, texting and pay raises dominated a forum Thursday where Sioux Falls area legislators looked ahead to their annual session that opens next week in Pierre.
About 300 people in a breakfast audience at the Ramkota heard lawmakers discuss schools, driving habits and South Dakota’s political leadership, but most of the talk came back to the single issue of money.
KDLT: Legislators Talk Bills At Annual Breakfast
by Jenna Mann
January 05, 2012
Days from now, 105 lawmakers will make their way to Pierre to begin another legislative session. The budget's been their focus for a couple years now, and it'll remain a top priority this year.
With breakfast eaten and coffee poured, it's time to get into the hard questions.
"How different do you think things would have turned out had Scott Heidepriem defeated Dennis Daugaard?" asked moderator Jack Marsh.
"I think that if there was a Democratic governor in office then I think we'd be in a better place" answered Sen. Angie Buhl (D-Sioux Falls).
KDLT: Legislators Discuss Cell Phone Ban
http://www.kdlt.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=14014&Itemid=57
by Anna Lempereur, Reporter
December 14, 2011
A new recommendation to ban cell phone use while driving nationwide has many people talking. The National Transportation Safety Board is urging people to give up texting and even hands-free calling with the exception of an emergency. As distracted driving continues to become life-threatening, technology is growing faster than we can keep up with.
KSFY: Taking A Look At Iowa Influence
Posted Jan 4, 2012
By Alex Ronallo
http://www.ksfy.com/story/16449498/taking-a-look-at-the-iowa-influence
When we asked Democratic analyst and South Dakota State Senator Angie Buhl and Republican analyst Kermit Staggers if the Iowa Caucuses influence the South Dakota primary, they said it's unlikely. Buhl says, "I think it's tough to say that Iowa really influences South Dakota."
Both analysts say you have to consider the timeline for the votes: Iowa happens in January and then South Dakotans don't cast ballots until June. Staggers says, "by the time we have our primary in June in South Dakota, the person who's going to become the nominee for the parties has already been determined." Buhl goes on to say, "four/five months is an eternity in politics and how the conversation goes nationally."