South Dakota lawmakers enter the final week of the 2026 session with property tax relief, the state budget, and referendum ...

Voters in South Dakota will soon be able to challenge other voters’ citizenship. Republican Gov. Larry Rhoden signed ...

The South Dakota Legislature’s budget setters on Monday decided to go beyond several of the governor’s recommendations by ...

Starting July 1, tribal police helping their state or local counterparts will be recognized as law enforcement officers under South Dakota law.  Gov. Larry Rhoden signed House Bill 1007 and other ...

South Dakota will move to ban the purchase of sugary drinks with food assistance benefits after Republican Gov. Larry Rhoden ...

South Dakota Department of Revenue Secretary Mike Houdyshell spoke in support of the amended bill after opposing it earlier ...

Note to readers: This is one in a series of stories looking ahead to South Dakota’s 2026 legislative session that opens next week. PIERRE, S.D. (KELO) — There’s a reason that the South Dakota ...

An Argus Leader analysis found South Dakota does not have any laws or rules that directly address when a lawmaker is absent without an excuse.

The Education Committee voted 8-7 to defeat Senate Bill 198. The bill passed the state Senate 19-15 on Feb. 17.

PIERRE, S.D. (KELO) — Legislation that would establish a state licensing program for sellers of nicotine products including tobacco and vapes cleared the South Dakota House of Representatives on ...

The state’s largest agriculture organization recognized Sen. Sydney Davis and Rep. Tim Goodwin March 3 with the Service to Agriculture Award during South Dakota Farmers Union’s annual Legislative Day.