Karla Lems

A skeptic of the proposed Lincoln County prison site says the state of South Dakota should not rush to build a new facility.

A task force to find a path forward on building a new men’s prison agrees that the state of South Dakota needs to replace the 144-year-old building in Sioux Falls.

Republican Speaker of the House Jon Hansen says he’s running for governor on a wave of grassroots momentum. After much speculation, Hansen made the announcement official Thursday night in Sioux Falls.

South Dakota says it is “Open for Business,” but recent developments in the state Legislature have some worried its business-friendly model may be changing.

A group appointed by Gov. Larry Rhoden is exploring options for a new prison facility in the state. Following the first of four meetings on what to do about constructing a new men’s prison to address overcrowding, many lawmakers say programming for inmates must increase.

Elected state officials are hoping a new bill signed into law will limit taxable valuation growth in a handful of counties. Soon, some state lawmakers will embark on an interim study to reduce property taxes while looking at the state’s education funding formula.

Gov. Larry Rhoden is signing a bill prohibiting the use of eminent domain for carbon pipeline projects in South Dakota.

South Dakota Senators are sending a bill to prohibit the use of eminent domain for carbon pipeline projects to Governor Larry Rhoden’s desk.

A Senate panel is advancing a bill to completely ban the use of eminent domain for carbon pipeline projects.

Gov. Larry Rhoden wants a ‘reset’ on the proposed men’s prison project. Rhoden signed an executive order to form a task force on Thursday morning. The group is comprised of lawmakers and stakeholders to find a path forward on a prison this year.