Since 1898, state voters have had the power to propose a law or amendment at elections. Some Republican legislators want to ...

The state's strict abortion ban makes South Dakota far less attractive to prospective OB-GYNs and other doctors who can ...

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If lawmakers approve Gov. Kristi Noem's proposal to cut the state tobacco prevention fund, anti-tobacco advocates said more children are likely to use tobacco and nicotine products, more adults will ...

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Report: 39% of South Dakota child care centers can't find enough workers. "The current model we have to child care is not ...

Senate Bill 14 seeks to strengthen a set of existing laws that make it a crime for anyone to steal farm animals, release ...

Though it’s an off year in election terms, 2025 will pack a considerable punch within the scope of South Dakota politics. The drama begins in January, when Gov. Kristi Noem is scheduled to begin ...