Government
9 months ago
State AG Announces Three More Criminal Investigations Into State Employees

According to South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley, the Department of Criminal Investigation is looking into the possible criminal activity of three employees, but he can’t disclose any more information.

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Government
9 months ago
SD Senate Approves Bill Making Eminent Domain Harder

Lawmakers narrowly approved the bill on Monday that would make it harder to use eminent domain.

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Government
9 months ago
Gov. Rhoden Signs Pro-Second Amendment Bill into Law

Governor Larry Rhoden signed Senate Bill 81 on Monday, banning the use of a firearms code for transactions involving guns, ammo, and accessories, with a civil penalty for violations.

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9 months ago
Rhoden Announces Secretary Of Veterans Affairs

Governor Larry Rhoden is naming his new secretary of veteran affairs.

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9 months ago
Anti-Tobacco Trust Fund Bill Moves to the House

On Thursday, the State Senate agreed with the Rhoden Administration to reduce funding for the anti-tobacco trust fund.

Government
9 months ago
Attorney General’s Office Releases Explanation for Draft Constitutional Amendment

A proposed constitutional amendment by Rick Weiland of Sioux Falls aims to limit the South Dakota Legislature’s ability to change voter-approved measures for seven years after they are enacted.

Government
9 months ago
Age Verification Bill Becomes Law

The South Dakota Senate unanimously passed a bill requiring pornographic websites to verify the age of people trying to access those sites.

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Crime
9 months ago
Counties could combine key office if House measure passes

A new bill could help counties save money and address staffing shortages.

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9 months ago
Attempt to end Noem-era conservation program fails

MITCHELL, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) A bid by a member of South Dakota State House leadership to end […]