PIERRE, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) South Dakota lawmakers and state leaders are reflecting on the outcomes of the 2025 legislative session. For many, the most significant achievement is limiting the eminent domain powers of Carbon Capture pipeline companies—a fight that has lasted nearly four years in the legislature. Pipeline critic Ed Fischbach is celebrating this win. (:16) The grassroots movement opposing the pipeline continues to score victories, including rulings from the state Supreme Court, a successful election referendum, and now, legislative success. For more on local, or South Dakota Government stories, Click Here.
Pipeline Critic Celebrate a Legislative Win
South Dakota lawmakers and state leaders are reflecting on the outcomes of the 2025 legislative session, with the most notable achievement being the limitation of eminent domain powers for Carbon Capture pipeline companies. This significant victory comes after nearly four years of legislative battles. Pipeline critic Ed Fischbach is celebrating the win, as the grassroots movement opposing the pipeline continues to gain momentum. The movement has already scored several victories, including state Supreme Court rulings, a successful election referendum, and now, this legislative success.
