An Arizona Democrat is calling on the White House to pardon Native American activist Leonard Peltier. US Representative Raul Grijalva, D-Tucson, views this moment as Peltier’s last chance at freedom. He and 30 other congressional Democrats are calling on outgoing president Joe Biden to pardon Peltier.

South Dakota Republican Sen. Mike Rounds is introducing legislation to eliminate the federal Department of Education. However, some educators are raising questions about the idea.

If passed, the governor’s budget calls for a reduction of millions of dollars to the state university system.

The Fence Line Fairness Act would create a committee of appointed producers to mediate disputes between the United States Forest Service and landowners.

Our Dakota Political Junkies unpack the priorities that Noem laid out in her budget address. And we look at the legacy she leaves in her wake on her way to Washington.

South Dakota Sen. John Thune says Senate Republicans have an aggressive schedule to confirm President-elect Donald Trump’s cabinet nominees and to enact their agenda.

Gov. Kristi Noem wants to cut the state library budget by 64 percent. Some worry the move would hurt public libraries across the state.

U.S. Sen. Mike Rounds says embattled Defense Department nominee Pete Hegseth has moved closer to having his full support for the position.

The child care industry faces multiple challenges as the state heads toward a new legislative session. Advocates say now is a great opportunity for lawmakers to stabilize and support the business model providers.

Governor Kristi Noem wants to make a temporary overall sales tax cut permanent. Lawmakers passed the cut to fight inflation at the time. Backers said organic growth would cover the cost of the cut. But there are competing ideas to reduce the tax burden in the state.