Helene Duhamel

After 15 amendments, Senate Bill 134 passed both the House and Senate.

Sen. Helene Duhamel, R-Rapid City, joins In the Moment to discuss her legislative priorities. She sought to improve water access and the state's justice system.

House Republicans want to reduce the overall sales tax hit for state residents.

Senators have suspended Republican Julie Frye-Mueller from the chamber.

A report from a group that assists the state legislature shows the state’s economic growth is driven by inflation and federal stimulus dollars. The report by the Legislative Research Council shows the state’s organic growth declined in the last year.

Gov. Kristi Noem is making the case to state lawmakers on cutting the sales tax on food. She made the second pitch during the annual state of the state address.

November 8th you will have an opportunity to let your voice be heard for a number of different offices both at the state and federal levels. We bring you the voices of those running for public utilities commissioner.

On November 8th you will have an opportunity vote for a number of different candidates at the state and federal level. We bring you the voices of those running for state treasurer.

Voting season has begun. Election Day is Tuesday, November 8. We bring you the voices of those running for Secretary of State.

Rural nursing homes are closing at a fast rate. And as they do, entire communities feel the loss. This story is part of South Dakota Focus: The Uncertain Future of Nursing Homes.