South Dakota Hesitates on Meeting Recordings | Pierre News

South Dakota’s advisory board has paused a proposal to mandate audio recording of meetings in cities and counties with 5,000+ residents—18 cities and 36 counties—due to cost concerns, lack of funding, and worries about recording quality. Critics argue it’s an unfunded mandate, while others believe local governments should decide for themselves. The board, which only offers recommendations (not lawmaking power), will revisit the issue later. The debate over transparency vs. practicality continues. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/73c075fbc5a54494