Gov. Noem to Sign "Evil Foreign Governments" Bill in Sioux Falls


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MEDIA ADVISORY

March 20, 2023

Contact: Ian Fury

 

Gov. Noem to Sign “Evil Foreign Governments” Bill in Sioux Falls

 

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Governor Kristi Noem will sign Senate Bill 189 on Wednesday in Sioux Falls. This legislation codifies Governor Noem’s Executive Order 2023-02 by restricting state and local governments from contracting with six “Evil Foreign Governments,” including: the People's Republic of China, the Republic of Cuba, the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, the Russian Federation, and the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela.

 

The bill signing will take place at 10:00 am CT on Wednesday March 22 at the 114th Fighter Wing, Joe Foss Field. Media is welcome to attend the bill signing, and Governor Noem will take questions.

 

Media are required to have a background check completed prior to access to Joe Foss Field (JFF). It is strongly encouraged media have this completed a day prior to the event, or they may not make the event in time. This needs to be coordinated through 114th Public Affairs Office MSgt Duane Duimstra (605-988-5946). Media will need to provide the following information:

  • Full name (first, middle, and last);
  • Date of birth;
  • Driver’s license number;
  • State of issue; and,
  • Phone number.

 

WHAT: Governor Noem to sign “Evil Foreign Governments” bill

WHEN: 10:00 am CT on Wednesday, March 22

WHERE: 114th Fighter Wing, Joe Foss Field

LIVESTREAM: Facebook.com/GovNoem

 

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