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SDPBLisa Hager, Ph.D., and David Wiltse, Ph.D., discuss the challenges that Trump's executive actions are facing in the courts, especially in regards to education. -
SDPBLocal school districts are beginning to set their budgets for the coming academic year. However, there are new challenges as COVID-era funding moves further into the past and a new crop of legislators leave their fingerprints on law.
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Since 1985, journalist Bob Mercer has left his mark on 40 South Dakota legislative sessions. He discusses his time as a reporter and as a governor's press secretary. -
Kevin Woster and Brad "Murdoc" Jurgensen discuss the surprises and frustrations of South Dakota's 2025 legislative session, from the ingestion bill to government funding.
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South Dakota Sen. Mike Rounds is asking the USDA to clarify its crop insurance requirements for disaster programs. -
For the third time in four years, state lawmakers will study property taxes. While prior efforts focused on the state’s property tax structure, this one focuses on reducing owner-occupied taxes. -
His administration said it hopes the tour connects the government to the people and signals that South Dakota’s state government wants to support businesses. -
Once upon a time, COVID funding allowed every K-12 student in America to eat a school lunch free of charge. With that money gone, school districts like Meade County need to get crafty to keep lunch debts manageable. -
While Department of Government Efficiency cuts are causing confusion for some, South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden said he’s seen open communication from the federal government. -
After the failed legislative attempt to secure additional funding for the $825 million prison in Lincoln County, many are skeptical of the prospect of a new men’s prison. -
Gov. Larry Rhoden is signing four “government accountability” bills into law. -
Gov. Larry Rhoden says more needs to be done on property tax relief than was achieved the past three months during session.
