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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.

March 9, 2023

Expansion of Medicaid benefits for new moms gaining support in some Republican states

The expansion of Medicaid for new moms has gained support in many GOP states that previously have not supported Medicaid. They claim coverage is central to their anti-abortion agenda

March 9, 2023

Sens. Rounds, Johnson take on ATF, introduce bill to expand full-time travelers’ gun ownership rights

South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds, a Republican, reintroduced a bill to expand full-time travelers' gun rights amid the ATF's restrictions on physical addresses while buying guns.

March 6, 2023

South Dakota House votes down ban on lobbying by spouses of lawmakers

A South Dakota House bill to ban the spouses of lawmakers from serving as a lobbyists was defeated. Supporters said it was a much-needed ethics measure.

March 2, 2023

Reddit user breaks hearts when he shares note from foster daughter: 'Please love me'

A foster father from South Dakota went viral on Reddit this week after he shared a remarkably earnest and poignant note that his six-year-old foster daughter wrote him.