Citing low revenue, South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden has proposed no salary increases for state government employees.

The recent shooting of two national guard members in Washington DC is hitting close to home for Governor Larry Rhoden.

“Despite these positives, the budget does not adequately address the most urgent challenge facing South Dakotans: ...

The South Dakota Freedom Caucus commends Governor Larry Rhoden for not recommending the usual, de facto increases in government salaries in this week’s (Dec. 2, 2025) budget proposal at a time when ...

Iowa lawmakers are expected to revisit the issue of eminent domain for carbon capture pipelines in the upcoming legislative ...

With sales tax revenues down, Gov. Larry Rhoden proposes no spending increases for health care and education and no raises ...

Rhoden pointed to a larger time frame, as funding over the past eight years has been 6.2% ahead of what was required.

Gov. Rhoden presented his first recommended budget for South Dakota's fiscal year 2027 at the State Capitol Building.

Sen. Mike Rounds (R-SD) will announce his reelection plans after the holidays, telling the Washington Examiner that he is laying the groundwork to run and will share his decision in the first quarter.

Our economic growth may have slowed, but we’re comparing that to the fastest growth that South Dakota has ever seen.” ...