Artificial intelligence crept into lawmaking in 2026, prompting excitement — and concern

By: John Hult

Outlets: South Dakota Searchlight

Published: April 3, 2026

Words: 1,864

Last Updated: 2 months, 2 weeks ago

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When he’s not at the Capitol, South Dakota state Rep. Al Novstrup helps oversee his amusement parks in Sioux Falls and his hometown of Aberdeen.

He’s not an expert on off-label prescription drug use.

The Republican professed as much during a Feb. 5 speech to the House of Representatives, delivered in support of a bill to expand the availability of ivermectin and hydroxychloroquine. The two drugs are championed in certain circles as …

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