Every year, the Pierre Area Chamber of Commerce warmly welcomes our state legislators by preparing special Legislative Welcome Bags, distributed on the first day of the legislative session. These thoughtful packages are our way of showing appreciation and ensuring our legislators feel at home during their time in Pierre.

LEGISLATIVE COFFEE 

In addition to the welcome bags, we host the Legislative Coffee (also known as the Legislative Cracker Barrel), providing a platform for open dialogue between the community and our District 24 legislators. This year’s Legislative Coffee is scheduled for Saturday, February 1, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM CST, in the community room at the Pierre Area Chamber of Commerce, located at 800 W Dakota Ave.

This event offers a unique opportunity to hear firsthand from our District 24 legislators as they share insights from the initial weeks of the 2025 legislative session and discuss key upcoming bills. For those unable to attend in person, we will stream the event live on the Pierre Area Chamber of Commerce’s Facebook page, ensuring everyone can stay informed.

We encourage community members to actively participate by submitting questions for the Legislative Coffee. To submit a question, please visit the event page and click the ‘Register’ button. Follow the instructions provided to submit your question. All questions must be submitted by January 31, 2025. Please note that no questions will be accepted during the forum; however, for those attending in person, there will be a question box available prior to the start of the event.

We are honored to have the following District 24 legislators participating in this event:

• Senator Jim Mehlhaff
• Representative Will Mortenson
• Representative Mike Weisgram

Join us in fostering a connected and informed community by participating in these initiatives. Your engagement helps strengthen the bond between our legislators and the citizens they serve.

The Pierre Area Chamber of Commerce is not a lobbying Chamber. We are here to provide you the resources and information regarding the Legislative Session.