Ellsworth AFB supporters win one and lose one. Was SB16 an air bridge too far?

Ellsworth AFB supporters win one and lose one. Was SB16 an air bridge too far?

"Hosting a federal military base is an honor for our state. It's a national asset with huge economic impact."

$15M for Ellsworth Air Force Base still airborne at South Dakota Capitol

Sen. Mike Rounds shakes hands with Ellsworth Air Force Base Col. Derek Oakley during an October meeting of the Legislature’s Select Committee on Legislative Relationships. (Joe Sneve / The Dakota Scout) The South Dakota Senate Monday approved a bill to transfer $15 million to support infrastructure projects tied to Ellsworth Air Force Base's expansion.However, they rejected a companion measure that would have redirected contractors' excise tax c…