Kristi Noem

Gov. Kristi Noem wants to make sure her proposed increases in education funding go toward teacher salaries. The Republican governor said she’s working with the head of the education department to change that.

Gov. Kristi Noem’s proposed fiscal year 2025 budget includes four percent cost of living adjustments for state employees, education and nursing home providers. Advocates for each of those industries—known as the Big Three—are applauding the starting point.

Between the infrastructure plans and applause breaks at this years’ budget address, the governor took a moment to highlight a program aiming to help students complete schooling. Now, she says it’s time to expand.

Gov. Kristi Noem is proposing a four percent increase for education, state employees and community health providers.

The governor delivers the budget address every year in early December to lay out spending priorities for the upcoming legislative session, which starts in January.

Gov. Kristi Noem will deliver the annual budget address Tuesday. The governor will outline her budget priorities, which help set the tone for the upcoming session.

South Dakota US Rep. Dusty Johnson has introduced a bill protecting states that divert investment dollars from certain industries in China.

Gov. Kristi Noem is endorsing a months-old U.S. House proposal to prohibit six foreign governments and entities from purchasing U.S. ag land.

Gov. Kristi Noem is hosting the annual lighting ceremony for Christmas at the Capitol Tuesday evening.

Gov. Kristi Noem is touting a new phase of the “Freedom Works Here” workforce recruitment campaign just as lawmakers are scrutinizing the project.