Will Mortenson

With so many property tax proposals on the table, it may be difficult for any to break through the noise. However, statehouse leaders and candidates for the governor’s office are vying for the chance.

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

Property taxes are one of the state’s biggest headlines heading into the next legislative session. With 19 recommendations from committee ranging from minor to radical, other lawmakers are beginning to weigh in.

The State Tribal-Relations Interim Committee approved four proposals it plans to bring to South Dakota’s next legislative session.

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.

At the latest State-Tribal Relations Committee meeting, South Dakota lawmakers discussed potential legislation to address law enforcement training and additional protections for tribal officers.

Department of Corrections Secretary Kellie Wasko's resignation could give some lawmakers the confidence they need to approve a $650 million prison during a special session later this month.

The state’s prison system is overcrowded. As a result, the state has been looking at options to move forward. That includes both building new facilities and keying in on potential reforms to lower recidivism rates.

Three big proposals aimed at providing property tax relief are still in play in the South Dakota Legislative session. A lot is at play between the House and Senate chambers.

South Dakota House lawmakers are removing defense protections for librarians and educational institutions if obscene material ends up in the hands of minors.