'Very real chance’ of federal Medicaid expansion funding cuts, lieutenant governor says
Citing discussions with South Dakota’s congressional delegation, Lt. Gov. Tony Venhuizen said federal support for Medicaid ...
Lawmakers approve rollback of South Dakota’s uniquely severe drug ingestion penalties
The state is the only one in the nation with a law that allows a failed drug test for a felony-level narcotic to serve as the ...
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Governor relents, appoints task force to reset prison talks after legislative loss
The fight to secure legislative approval for an $825 million men’s prison is lost for now, South Dakota Republican Gov. Larry ...
South Dakota lawmakers send Mickelson Trail e-bike limitation to governor
The two chambers of the South Dakota Legislature agree that only the slowest class of e-bikes should be allowed on the scenic ...
US EPA will delay Midwest ethanol expansion in South Dakota, Ohio
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency said on Friday it would delay an action by one year to expand sales of higher ...
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What new South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden wants to tackle as he transitions into top role
Rhoden, who took over as governor of South Dakota for his long-time political ally, Kristi Noem, joined the Argus Leader for an interview Tuesday, less than a full month into the role. The one-on ...
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Mitchell named South Dakota’s Community of the Year for third time
The city's continued growth, highlighted by major housing, business, and infrastructure projects, has earned it the ...
South Dakota's increase in tourism helps small businesses
As South Dakota's visitation rates rise, local small business owners see an opportunity to find their niche in the state's ...
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Dusty Johnson expects to run for Governor of South Dakota in 2026, but don’t expect a formal announcement anytime soon
During a stop at the DRG Media Group radio stations Wednesday afternoon (Feb. 19, 2025), Dusty Johnson said he might run for governor. As far as a formal announcement of his candidacy, Johnson said he ...
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Ingestion bill waiting for Governor’s signature
Both chambers of the South Dakota legislature agree: First-time drug ingestion offenders should not face a felony charge. The ...
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Governor’s property tax plan gets endorsement, but not cheers
A panel of South Dakota lawmakers endorsed Republican Gov. Larry Rhoden’s property tax proposal Thursday over objections described as “soft” by education lobbyists, but most members also said ...