(SIOUX CITY JOURNAL) The Sioux City Journal reports, "A panel of South Dakota lawmakers on Monday approved the state's final $6.3 million commitment to the Lewis & Clark Regional Water System.
Lewis & Clark is a $550 million partnership of 15 cities and five rural water districts in South Dakota, Iowa and southwestern Minnesota that would get treated water from wells near the Missouri River through 337 miles of underground pipe.
The money unanimously approved by the House Appropriations Committee brings South Dakota's total commitment to $31.9 million. The rest of the money is coming from member communities and the federal government.
The bill has already passed the Senate and will head to the governor's desk if approved by the full House."
