Jennifer Slaight-Hansen of Aberdeen will lead South Dakota Democratic Party
The South Dakota Democratic Party has elected Brown County’s Jennifer Slaight-Hansen to lead the political organization for the next two……
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Budget committee approves $100 million of federal money for water projects
PIERRE – A bill that would allocate $100 million of federal money for water projects in South Dakota has passed…
Bill creating jail revolving loan fund squeaks through appropriations
A proposal to set aside state funding to create a revolving loan and grant fund for jail projects made it……
Whether it’s a fee or tax, hotel increase not veto proof
Get ready to pay more for a hotel room in much of South Dakota. The state Senate has narrowly approved……
South Dakota lawmakers steamroll modest sales tax decrease through House
PIERRE – The full South Dakota House of Representatives sent a $104 million tax break to the Senate on Wednesday,……
Senate rejects Noem’s bill to vet ag land purchases by foreigners
PIERRE – The state Senate rejected a bill Tuesday that Gov. Kristi Noem had proposed as a way to protect…
Committee rejects Noem-backed grocery tax cut
Gov. Kristi Noem’s re-election campaign promise to eliminate the state sales tax on groceries died Tuesday morning in the House…
Kristi Noem has enough money to be player in state politics for years
You could be forgiven for thinking that, in the final weeks of last year’s election, Gov. Kristi Noem’s campaign was……
Bill that would have helped county fairgrounds doesn’t clear committee
A bill that could have meant additional revenue for county fairgrounds in South Dakota didn’t make it through committee. Senate……
Inflation pushes cost of South Dakota projects up by $62M
South Dakota taxpayers could pay millions of dollars in unexpected expenses caused by inflation and workforce challenges that are hitting…
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