interested party: Today's intersection: BHE blames labor costs for layoffs; SD last in solar capacity

11/17/23

Today's intersection: BHE blames labor costs for layoffs; SD last in solar capacity

Freedom works where?

Probably not coincidental to Kristi Noem's political grandstanding is the flight of talent from South Dakota where her christianic religionists blame Democrats for inflation as labor shortages drive wage increases and utility rates. South Dakota-based Black Hills Energy laid off 44 employees across their eight-state service region, 24 of those positions in Rapid City.

According to an industry watchdog South Dakota ranks last in solar capacity.
Members of Dakota Rural Action said that’s in part due to how utility company Black Hills Energy reimburses solar panel users who put energy back onto the grid. [Bill Janklow's idea of public radio]
Pacific Gas and Electric, Xcel, Black Hills Energy, Hawaiian Electric Company and Public Service of New Mexico or PNM are all responsible for massive blazes causing millions or even billions in damages.

Learn more at KBHB radio.

Gov. Kristi Noem is touting a new phase of the “Freedom Works Here” workforce recruitment campaign just as lawmakers are scrutinizing the project.https://t.co/HOnfJyLa57
— SDPB News (@SDPBNews) November 16, 2023

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Wild Horses of Red Rock

After consulting with the Horse Shelter and an equine veterinarian Donnamarie and Larry have decided that the best way to protect ten free-roaming horses is to keep them in their care. Forage is scarce and the only water available is from wells on their property so the four mares that will foal very soon will be safe, well cared for and as wild as possible. About fifteen acres is fenced with horse-safe wire but the gate is always open so the herd can come and go as they please. The couple has been buying hay and so far that is working but the three stallions need to be gelded and that is expensive so we're asking you to pony up to help defray the cost.