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Gov. Kristi Noem wants state lawmakers to know how she’s helping to address the southern border crisis from the northern plains.
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House Republicans say they’re going to invite the backer of a constitutional abortion rights ballot question to testify in a legislative hearing. The hearing could kick off what will likely be a topic of heavy discussion until November.
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Legislative leaders agree that the ongoing child care crisis in South Dakota represents a significant workforce problem. Advocates are worried they lack a sense of urgency.
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House lawmakers expect Gov. Kristi Noem’s proposal to ban foreign purchases of ag land will get revealed in the next two weeks.
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South Dakota Majority Leaders Rep. Will Mortenson and Sen. Casey Crabtree share their party's legislative priorities for the 99th session.
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Legislative leaders are echoing calls by Gov. Kristi Noem to continue paying down two prison projects in the state. Officials are hoping to avoid issuing bonds they say would cost the state the hundreds of millions of dollars.
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The South Dakota Supreme Court is now weighing several arguments in a request to clarify what kinds of contracts are allowed between lawmakers and the state.
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Gov. Kristi Noem and legislative leaders are asking the state Supreme Court for guidance on a constitutional provision related to contracts. Article III, section 12 of the state constitution prohibits any active member of the legislature from entering into agreements with the state.
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South Dakota has no way to tax lithium extracted from the Black Hills. That’s the subject of a new paper from a nonpartisan group that works for the state legislature.
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Rep. Will Mortenson visits with SDPB's Lee Strubinger to discuss the South Dakota Board of Regents.