It’s the final week of legislative session, and that means many of the most contentious, and consequential, bills are approaching the finish line. Monday, a marathon debate brought library contents back into focus.

South Dakota House lawmakers are passing Gov. Larry Rhoden’s bill to temporarily soften property tax burdens. The governor’s bill, which was also crafted by a working group of legislators this session, does several things.

A bill prohibiting counties, municipalities and townships from placing firearm restrictions on employees, officers and volunteers passes the Senate floor.

The South Dakota Senate is passing a pair of bills changing eligibility requirements for voters.

Attorney General Marty Jackley is joining an effort to find ways to end Google’s monopoly over internet search engines.