Chris Karr

The state Department of Social Services is facing pressure to release millions of dollars in opioid settlement funds.

Gov. Larry Rhoden laid out his state spending plan for Fiscal Year 27. Here's what’s in his budget proposal.

The Government Operations and Audit Committee’s November meeting looked at three major issues tied to voter interests: education, election integrity and the governor’s spending.

As South Dakota lawmakers grapple with how to effectively rehabilitate inmates in prison who are suffering with substance abuse, some are pointing to opioid settlement dollars as a possible aid.

The South Dakota Legislature and Executive branch agree something needs to change with the state’s approach to prisons and rehabilitation.

A legislative committee created to boost trade relations and business for South Dakotans said its latest mission to Ireland revealed some economic insights and opportunity.

The day-long property tax committee hearing reflects the challenges of navigating the subject. As South Dakotans want relief, the state is already a low-tax haven.

Gov. Larry Rhoden finalized the 30 people tasked to fix what many deem a broken rehabilitation system at the state’s Department of Corrections.

In a special session, lawmakers moved forward with a plan to construct a new 1,500-bed prison facility in Sioux Falls.

South Dakota lawmakers are taking up a growing nationwide effort to streamline services for vulnerable populations.