Larry Rhoden

July 8, we could have details about the location of a new $600 million men’s prison.If something is recommended in the prison task force meeting, the Legislature will need a 2/3 vote to move the project forward.

Department of Corrections Secretary Kellie Wasko is facing criticism from some members of the Project Prison Reset Task Force.

One of the biggest battles in state finances in recent memory has been what to do with the state property tax. At the most recent interim meeting though, cuts up to 50 percent were sought.

Gov. Larry Rhoden and U.S. Secretary of Interior Doug Burgum say they’ve signed a memorandum of agreement to move forward with planning to bring fireworks to Mount Rushmore in 2026.

State leaders are awarding more than $1.5 million to develop job training at the South Dakota State Penitentiary.

A pair of government accountability bills are among the host of new laws set to take effect in South Dakota on July 1.

Gov. Larry Rhoden is accepting a request to delay a special session next month to consider the recommendation of a task force on where to build a new men’s prison.

Gov. Larry Rhoden is declaring June Post-Traumatic Stress Injury Awareness Month to recognize the "invisible wounds" carried by many veterans, first responders and trauma survivors.

The South Dakota Highway Patrol will assist US Immigration and Customs Enforcement with cases in the state.

Gov. Larry Rhoden and Attorney General Marty Jackley are directing agencies to assist Homeland Security with immigration enforcement. The move comes after each official visited the U.S. Southern Border.