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PIERRE, S.D. (SDBA) — The South Dakota House of Representatives today (Wednesday) approved a bill 65-5 to allow Class 1

PIERRE, S.D. –Adam Sanderson of the South Dakota Army National Guard’s 155th Engineer Company has been selected as the First

PIERRE, S.D. — A measure aimed at giving the Legislature’s joint Government Operations and Audit Committee (GOAC) more authority in

PIERRE, S.D. (SDBA) — Yesterday (Monday), the South Dakota Senate approved legislation requiring an offer of mediation before a utility

STURGIS, S.D. – During 2025 budget discussions in December, Mayor Kevin Forrester shared that there would be some strategic changes

PIERRE, S.D. — The South Dakota House of Representatives was unsuccessful Monday in pushing to reconsider House Bill 1025, which

PIERRE — A measure aimed at giving the Legislature’s joint Government Operations and Audit Committee (GOAC) more authority in compelling

PIERRE, S.D. (SDBA) — The House Committee on Appropriations voted unanimously today (Monday) to defer a bill modifying tuition benefits

PIERRE, S.D. (SDBA) — The South Dakota House rejected a bill Friday that would have transferred $148.1 million toward a

CUSTER, S.D. –  On Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025, at 9 a.m. (MT), U.S. Highway 16A, in Custer State Park, from

PIERRE, S.D. – The South Dakota Senate agreed with the Rhoden Administration today (Thursday) to cut funding for anti-tobacco trust

PIERRE, S.D. (SDBA) — The Senate Appropriations Committee voted 5-3 Thursday to move a childcare assistance bill to the 41st

PIERRE, S.D. — A bid by a member of South Dakota State House leadership to end Game Fish and Park’s

PIERRE — Legislation aimed at easing the financial and staffing burden of county offices across South Dakota could be coming

PIERRE, S.D. (SDBA) — South Dakota lawmakers moved closer to restricting lab-grown meat today (Tuesday), as a Senate committee approved

SPEARFISH, SD – The Draft Comprehensive Plan will be presented during the February 26th City Council Study Session at 4:15

PIERRE, S.D. – Today, the Department of Revenue’s Motor Vehicle Division launches their new title and vehicle registration system, 605Drive.

RAPID CITY, S.D. – Law enforcement say the human remains found in Jackson County in January have been confirmed to

PIERRE, S.D. (SDBA) — A bill prohibiting medical debt reporting to credit agencies failed in the South Dakota House Thursday

PIERRE, S.D. (SDBA) — South Dakota lawmakers debated a controversial 30-year state office lease agreement during today’s (Thursday’s) House session,

PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley and the South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) confirm that

PIERRE, S.D. — A task force made up of state lawmakers and members of Gov. Larry Rhoden’s administration have come

PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota elections will continue to use tabulation machines despite an effort in a Senate committee. The

PIERRE, S.D. (SDBA) — A bill to regulate lithium mining under stricter standards failed in the House Agriculture and Natural

PIERRE, S.D. (SDBA) — South Dakota’s financial outlook remains strong through 2026. According to new state data, steady economic growth

PIERRE, S.D. (SDBA) — The South Dakota Senate advanced legislation today (Wednesday) allowing enhanced permit holders to carry concealed weapons

SUMMERSET, S.D. – Summerset police arrested an 18-year-old in connection with multiple recent property crimes, including the theft of a

PIERRE, S.D. (SDBA) — South Dakota legislators considered proposals to reduce state spending on veterans burial benefits and a high

PIERRE — Gov. Larry Rhoden has signed legislation to end Pierre’s decades-long headache. Rhoden’s office announced this week that the

PIERRE, S.D. (SDBA) — The South Dakota House of Representatives today (Tuesday) rejected a bill requiring state motto displays in

PIERRE, S.D. (SDBA) — Senators voted 25-9 today (Monday) to crack down on street racing in South Dakota. The bill

PIERRE, S.D. – A South Dakota House committee voted 9-5 today (Monday) to defeat legislation that would have protected school

PIERRE, S.D. (SDBA) — Legislators defeated two immunity bills today (Monday) after officials and lawyers warned that the measures posed

PIERRE — A handful of South Dakota state lawmakers racked up thousands of dollars in expenses traveling out-of-state in 2024.

PIERRE, S.D. (SDBA) — A one-vote margin today (Thursday) pushed forward significant changes to South Dakota’s drug laws, spotlighting divisions

PIERRE, S.D. – Republican Gov. Larry Rhoden said he wants to see tailored owner-occupied property tax reform. About a dozen

PIERRE, S.D. — The South Dakota Senate rejected legislation Wednesday that would have expanded the state auditor’s investigative authority, voting 16-17

PIERRE, S.D. — A firestorm of criticism Wednesday forced a South Dakota lawmaker to lose a committee vice chairmanship and

PIERRE, S.D. (SDBA) — School bond election timing sparks debate as the House Education Committee advances a measure restricting voting dates.

PIERRE, S.D. (SDBA) — State library cuts face strong opposition despite The South Dakota Education Secretary’s push for efficiency in

SPEARFISH, SD – Early this morning, the Spearfish Fire Department, aided by additional local fire departments, knocked down a fire

RAPID CITY, S.D. – A 28 year old man from Rapid City man has been arrested for threatening South Dakota

PIERRE, S.D. – President Donald Trump’s return to the White House could mean fireworks will again be part of Independence

PIERRE, S.D. — A bill advancing through the South Dakota Legislature could limit the campaign financing options of two potential

PIERRE, SD (SDBA) — A proposal to end veteran burial benefits drew strong opposition from veterans groups today (Monday), leading

PIERRE, S.D. (SDBA) — A bill criminalizing hazing in South Dakota failed today (Monday) in the House Judiciary Committee after

RAPID CITY, S.D. – Rapid City Police have identified a home burglary suspect as 39-year-old Joshua Peacock. Peacock was released

PIERRE, S.D. (SDBA) — Legislators voted today (Monday) to send a school meal funding bill to Appropriations with a “do

PIERRE, S.D. (SDBA) — A bill requiring South Dakota public schools to implement chaplain policies passed through the House Education

STURGIS, SD – A special ceremony was held on Sunday afternoon at the Sturgis Vets Club, honoring four Army Chaplains

RAPID CITY, S.D. – Parking was full and the crowd jammed into the Monument Saturday as the 66th Annual Black

SPEARFISH, S.D. – Law enforcement in Lawrence County say they have arrested 26-year-old Cade Scholten of Spearfish in connection with

PIERRE, S.D. (SDBA) — The South Dakota Senate Judiciary Committee discussed Senate Bill 83 Thursday, which would reform the state’s

HOT SPRINGS, S.D. –  A Hot Springs woman died and two children were injured when their vehicle collided with a

PIERRE, S.D. — South Dakota lawmakers agree with the state’s Department of Agricultural and Natural Resources that “meat” not originating

PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota governor says no plan made about potential 2026 run Union Center Republican could seek full

PIERRE, S.D. – New South Dakota’s Governor and Lt. Governor sat down with Austin Goss with the South Dakota Broadcasters

PIERRE, S.D. (SDBA) — The South Dakota Legislature unanimously confirmed Tony Venhuizen as the state’s new Lieutenant Governor today (Thursday),

PIERRE — A committee of South Dakota lawmakers advanced a bill 5-2 on Wednesday at the Capitol to reduce state

PIERRE, S.D. (SDBA) — The South Dakota House voted 37-31 today (Wednesday) to make voter registration files available free online,