Tense hearing on uranium drilling tests new language-translation law before its effective date

By: Meghan O'Brien

Outlets: South Dakota Searchlight

Published: May 29, 2026

Words: 1,287

Last Updated: 4 days, 15 hours ago

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A new state law requiring language translation services for some government proceedings — like a contentious recent hearing for a permit application to drill for uranium in the Black Hills — has had its first test drive, even though it doesn’t take effect until later this summer.

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