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Rounds Praises Passage of Senate Funding Bill, Highlights $21.9 Million for South Dakota Projects
Government
9 months ago
Sen. John Thune Notes Progress on Trump Nominee Confirmations Despite Delays

U.S. Sen. John Thune says the Senate is on track to approve more than 400 of President Donald Trump’s nominees this year, despite what he describes as ongoing delays from Senate Democrats.

Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., speaks on the Senate floor about fiscal year 2026 appropriations and the Jan. 30 funding deadline.
Government
9 months ago
Rounds Announces Nominations to U.S. Service Academies for 2026-2027 School Year

U.S. Sen. Mike Rounds announced his nominations of three South Dakota students to the nation’s military service academies, naming principal nominees to the U.S. Naval Academy, West Point and the U.S. Air Force Academy.

The U.S. District Court for the District of South Dakota, where Judge Karen E. Schreier sentenced a California man to 33 years for a meth trafficking and money-laundering conspiracy.
Government
9 months ago
Thune Says Senate Has Broken “Historic Blockade” to Advance More Than 400 of President Trump’s Nominees

U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune said the Senate has surpassed 300 confirmations of President Trump’s civilian nominees and is on track to exceed 400, following what he described as unprecedented delays from Senate Democrats.

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9 months ago
Classic Christmas Characters Highlighted in Mitchell’s Main Street Holiday Parade

Share your Parade of Lights photos with us—post them in the comments to highlight your favorite moments from this magical community event.

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Government
9 months ago
Former House Majority Leader Raises Concerns Over Governor Rhoden’s Budget Outlook

Former South Dakota House Majority Leader Will Mortenson is criticizing Gov. Larry Rhoden’s budget proposal, saying it reflects a slowing state economy and declining sales tax revenue.

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Government
9 months ago
Retirement Laws Committee to Meet Dec. 10 to Review SDRS Financials and 2027 COLA

The South Dakota Retirement Laws Committee and the SDRS Board of Trustees will meet Dec. 10 in Pierre to review financial statements, audit results and recommendations for the Fiscal Year 2027 cost-of-living adjustment and retirement contribution rates.

Tax season date reminder 🧾 The IRS says it starts accepting 2025 returns on Jan. 26 and the deadline is April 15, 2026.
Government
9 months ago
Thune Highlights Republican Efforts to Deliver Permanent Tax Relief for Working Families

U.S. Sen. John Thune says Republicans have secured long-term tax relief for American families by making key provisions of the 2017 tax package permanent, including lower tax rates, an expanded child tax credit and increased standard deductions.

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Government
9 months ago
Jackley Forms Commission to Standardize Giglio Requirements for South Dakota Law Enforcement

South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has established a new commission to help law enforcement agencies develop consistent standards for complying with the U.S. Supreme Court’s Giglio ruling, which outlines what evidence prosecutors must disclose to ensure a fair trial.

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9 months ago
Regional Manufacturing Sector Stalls as Mid-America Index Posts Negative Reading

Creighton University’s Mid-America Business Conditions Index dipped into negative territory in November, with South Dakota mirroring the region’s sluggish manufacturing conditions.

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Government
9 months ago
State Leaders Split on Pace of Spending Opioid Settlement Funds as Crisis Deepens

South Dakota lawmakers are considering how quickly to deploy opioid settlement funds, with DSS leaders urging a cautious approach and Attorney General Marty Jackley pushing for faster action.

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