South Dakota Senate revives bill to expand powers for state auditor
The state Senate voted unanimously to grant the state auditor the right to access and investigate agency records on Thursday ...
'Tony Venhuizen, my friend': South Dakota lieutenant governor warmly welcomed to new role
Tony Venhuizen, a longtime fixture in South Dakota state government, was formally and warmly welcomed to his role as ...
South Dakota House restores ‘loan loophole’ bill back to original form, sends to governor
A bill that would close a campaign finance loophole allowing unlimited funds into a campaign is headed to the governor’s desk ...
AMERICANS FOR CITIZEN VOTING: SOUTH DAKOTA SENATE PASSES CITIZEN ONLY VOTING AMENDMENT
The South Dakota Senate passed the Citizens Only Voting Amendment (COVA) in a 33-2 vote yesterday. SJR 503 is now headed for ...
South Dakota bill banning sanctuary city policies heads to governor's desk
Senate Bill 7 prevents cities from enacting laws which limit an individual from coordinating with a federal agency.
Dakota First Action, supporters attack bill to reform 'unlimited' campaign loan loophole
A campaign finance reform bill is facing attacks from lawmakers and lobbyists who believe it stems from "personal grievances.
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South Dakota lawmakers could support national constitutional convention
An attempt to call a national convention to propose amendments to the United State Constitution is moving ahead in the South ...
Senate Judiciary Committee approves bills aimed at tackling crime
The Senate Judiciary Committee unanimously approved two bills. One cracks down on contraband in state prisons, and the other strengthens human trafficking laws.
Ballot measure battle could curtail South Dakota’s direct democracy
Has South Dakota soured on direct democracy? The answer to that question will be partly answered during the 2025 legislative session, as Republican lawmakers continue a recent trend of trying to ...
What if scientists replaced ranchers? Stock Show and Rodeo attendees give thoughts on cell-cultured meat
Tupper, who also serves as President of the U.S. Cattlemen’s Association, said his organization made a request to a company, ...
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South Dakota school choice fight is ‘not over,’ Republican leader says
PIERRE, S.D. (South Dakota Searchlight) — South Dakota Republican legislative leaders are still planning to push forward with ...
2024 brought record air travel for South Dakota airports
Sioux Falls, Rapid City, Aberdeen, Pierre, and Watertown airports saw a total of nearly 1.2 million passengers.