South Dakota’s manufacturing sector is gaining momentum, according to Governor Larry Rhoden, who praised companies like RPM & Associates, RPM Innovations, and VRC Metal Systems for their cutting-edge contributions to mining, power, aerospace, and defense.
Plans for a new South Dakota state prison have encountered another delay, as a new consultant report gives the Project Prison Reset workgroup a broader view of the corrections system.
South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has appointed veteran law enforcement officers Mike Hockett and Dane Rasmussen as Special Agents in Charge (SAC) for the Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI). In their new leadership roles, Hockett and Rasmussen will oversee drug and major felony investigations, officer-involved shootings, agent training, and misconduct reviews.
South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has authorized the Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) to participate in the federal 287(g) program, enabling state agents to assist U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in enforcing federal immigration laws.
During a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing, U.S. Senator Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) questioned HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. about layoffs at the NIOSH Spokane Mining Research Division that have disrupted a federal grant to the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology
U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) has introduced the Teenagers Earning Everyday Necessary Skills (TEENS) Act, aimed at expanding work opportunities for 14- and 15-year-olds.
In a rare constitutional twist, the Senate is confronting an unprecedented challenge involving California’s Clean Air Act waivers and a sweeping electric vehicle mandate. While Congress has overturned 14 regulations this year through the Congressional Review Act (CRA), the Government Accountability Office (GAO) has now asserted that these particular rules do not qualify as overturnable
Job seekers across South Dakota can connect with employers during the ‘Level Up Your Career’ virtual hiring event, hosted by the Department of Labor and Regulation today from 2 to 5 p.m.
The Mitchell City Council has unanimously approved the first reading of a proposed ordinance to require rental licenses and inspections, potentially starting in January 2026. The law would mandate licensing for all rental units, regular inspections, and penalties for violations.
Sixteen candidates are competing for seven seats on the newly approved Davison-Hanson Ambulance District board, with voters set to cast ballots on June 17. Created to support rural emergency services beyond Mitchell’s city limits, the district aims to raise $700,000 annually for staff and equipment. The elected board will convene for the first time on June 18 and face a tight deadline to finalize the budget by June 30.