SDWC is reporting that the group opposing South Dakota's abortion law are raising a lot more money from people outside South Dakota than in the state. Excerpt:
Yes, I'm not so naive to think that the group supporting HB 1215 isn't going to have significant out-of-state support as well. (But I needed a catchy title.)
Either way, this is an interesting look at where this side of the battle is getting their bucks from.
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Before the listing of what is itemized, they're claiming over $65k of unitemized donations. The itemized donations account for a little over $40k of funding. Of the itemized donations, 22 donors were from South Dakota, and I counted 55 that were from other states.
Who are some of the notable donors you might recognize?
Former GOP House member Jan Nicolay, of course, who also plays a large role in the organization donated $200. Local attorney Curt Mortensen from Ft. Pierre is in for $250. One that got my attention was a donation from Western Surety's Dan Kirby for $1000. That, and the Democratic organization "Focus South Dakota" who is in for a $5000 donation. Even Maria Bell who co-chaired last year's Task Force to Study Abortion is in for $1000.
Right now, all their receipts are totalling in at $116,000+ - with much more to come. I'd watch for this battle to go far past $1 million before you-know-who sings.
He also has copies of the documents that list the donors, so go check it out.
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