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March 27, 2023

SD lawmakers fail to override Gov. Noem's cryptocurrency regulation veto

The South Dakota House of Representatives failed Monday to override Republican Gov. Kristi Noem's veto of a bill aimed at regulating cryptocurrency at the state level.

March 24, 2023

Iowa murder suspect arrested outside pot dispensary in South Dakota

Nathanial Byron Kessel, 41, of Rock Rapids, Iowa, was arrested outside a South Dakota marijuana dispensary on a first-degree murder charge.

March 24, 2023

TikTok's bipartisan backlash a 'wonderful' sign, Noem says as SD takes action on Chinese influence

Shou Zi Chew, the CEO of Chinese-based social media app TikTok, was roundly grilled by Congress Thursday, leading to reaction from Gov. Kristi Noem.

March 21, 2023

Missouri Legislature latest to join tax relief bandwagon

Missouri has passed its second tax cut in the past six months, joining a slew of other states that have seen sweeping tax reductions for individuals and corporations.

March 21, 2023

South Dakota Gov. Noem signs $7.4B budget, despite clashes with lawmakers

Republican South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem signed into law a $7.4 billion state budget for the coming fiscal year, despite multiple policy disagreements with lawmakers.

March 21, 2023

Republican South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem signs legislation to increase state's prison system budget

The governor of South Dakota is investing in the state's criminal justice system. Kristi Noem signed legislation to put over $390 million into South Dakota's prison system.

March 20, 2023

Politicians are quietly preparing for a digital dollar. It’s not good for your freedom

Politicians are quietly preparing for a digital dollar. It’s not good for your freedom, but legislation is being pushed in all 50 states to ease implementation.

March 18, 2023

Biden admin moves to shut down another mine over eco concerns amid green energy push

The Biden administration proposed banning mining for two decades in a South Dakota national forest area over concerns about environmental impacts.

March 18, 2023

South Dakota trooper’s cruiser hit by sliding semi during winter storm

According to the South Dakota Highway Patrol, a trooper’s cruiser was hit by a sliding semi Thursday afternoon on Interstate 90 during a severe winter storm.

March 13, 2023

South Dakota legislative session marked by tax cuts, election reform, culture war headway

South Dakota lawmakers took a break Monday from a legislative session marked by significant headway on top Republican priorities. They expect to reconvene later this month.