Governor Rhoden is taking action this week in Pierre, signing House Bill 1080 into law as part of his continued support for Second Amendment rights. On Tuesday, the Governor signed 32 bills, including this key piece of legislation, which voids covenants that prohibit or restrict the possession of firearms and ammunition.
The impact federal spending cuts will ultimately have on South Dakota is becoming clearer. The financial website WalletHub has released a report ranking South Dakota 11th overall among the most federally dependent states.
New spring weight restrictions are now in effect across South Dakota’s roadways, from March 10th to 14th, as part of efforts to protect infrastructure. The South Dakota Department of Transportation and local agencies have implemented these restrictions to prevent damage caused by thawing and melting snow, which softens roadbeds and makes them more vulnerable to wear. A map of the updated restrictions is available on the South Dakota Truck Info website at SD-Truck-Info.sd.gov.
The South Dakota Legislature is nearing the end of its historic 100th legislative session, with today marking the 35th working day of the 38-day session. Monday was the final day for bills and joint resolutions to pass both chambers, as well as the last chance for lawmakers to invoke the “smoke out” rule, forcing committees to release stalled bills.
Carbon Capture Pipeline Opposition Celebrates Key Victory as Governor Signs Bill Removing Eminent Domain, But Caution Remains Amid Ongoing Battle
A second suspect has been arrested in connection to the kidnapping of a seven-month-old from Sioux Falls. Chosen Butler was found with Betty Cross in Detroit, where she, and Taylor Edwards were taken into custody.
Opponents of the carbon capture pipeline are celebrating with caution after Governor Rhoden signed a bill removing eminent domain for CO2 pipelines. The fight over this issue has been ongoing for nearly four years, and Spink County landowner Ed Fischbach says it all began with one simple question.
Sioux Falls area law enforcement officials are sounding the alarm over a troubling increase in assaults against officers. Minnehaha County Sheriff Mike Milstead voiced his concerns during a joint news conference on Friday.
The ace of hearts was found Saturday night in the final drawing of the Mitchell Firefighters Union’s Chase the Ace fundraiser. The jackpot reached over $10,000, with $5,060 going to the lucky winner.
A bill providing grants for airport terminal improvements across South Dakota moved forward today (Thursday) in the state legislature, despite concerns about funding sources.