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SDPBRep. Linda Duba and Sen. Jean Hunhoff step in as our Dakota Political Junkies to share what they're watching for in the state's next legislative session. -
SDPBSouth Dakota Banking officials expect trust assets held in the state to take a significant jump this year. In 2022, the value of assets held in South Dakota trusts dipped for the first time since the 2008 financial crisis. That dip was driven by the value of cryptocurrency.
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If passed, the governor’s budget calls for a reduction of millions of dollars to the state university system. -
The Fence Line Fairness Act would create a committee of appointed producers to mediate disputes between the United States Forest Service and landowners. -
Our Dakota Political Junkies unpack the priorities that Noem laid out in her budget address. And we look at the legacy she leaves in her wake on her way to Washington. -
South Dakota Sen. John Thune says Senate Republicans have an aggressive schedule to confirm President-elect Donald Trump’s cabinet nominees and to enact their agenda. -
Gov. Kristi Noem wants to cut the state library budget by 64 percent. Some worry the move would hurt public libraries across the state. -
U.S. Sen. Mike Rounds says embattled Defense Department nominee Pete Hegseth has moved closer to having his full support for the position. -
The child care industry faces multiple challenges as the state heads toward a new legislative session. Advocates say now is a great opportunity for lawmakers to stabilize and support the business model providers. -
Governor Kristi Noem wants to make a temporary overall sales tax cut permanent. Lawmakers passed the cut to fight inflation at the time. Backers said organic growth would cover the cost of the cut. But there are competing ideas to reduce the tax burden in the state. -
Some state lawmakers are proposing legislation to bring property tax relief next legislative session. That comes as Gov. Kristi Noem is calling on the Republican controlled legislature to make a temporary sales tax cut permanent. -
The proposal of so-called “education savings accounts” in the governor’s budget has left a sour taste in some mouths in the education community.
