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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.

March 2, 2023

South Dakota lawmakers advance bills aimed at regulating the state's relationships with foreign entities

South Dakota lawmakers passed a bill that requires agricultural landowners to report whether their businesses are owned by foreign entities. Lawmakers advanced multiple similar bills.

February 24, 2023

Former US Senator James Abourezk dead at 92

Former Democratic South Dakota Sen. James Abourezk, who was the first Arab-American elected to the federal legislative chamber, died Friday. He was 92.

February 21, 2023

South Dakota Gov. Noem says Legislature 'wrong' to deny grocery tax repeal

Despite consistent objection from Republican South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem, state legislators rejected a proposal to repeal the state's grocery tax

February 16, 2023

Gov. Kristi Noem: We'll make sure our land stays under the United States control

Gov. Kristi Noem on South Dakota's actions against the CCP including bills banning the purchase of land by Chinese affiliated companies and her ban on TikTok on 'Hannity.'

February 13, 2023

South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem signs bill banning some gender-related medical, surgical procedures for minors

South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem signed a law on Monday that prohibits gender-affirming care like access to puberty blockers and surgery, for anyone under 18.

February 12, 2023

Kristi Noem sued by transgender group after she canceled contract

The Transformation Project, a transgender activist group in South Dakota, is suing Republican Gov. Kristi Noem for alleged discrimination after she canceled a contract with the group.