With election security questions running rampant in America, some lawmakers are taking what they say is a measured approach to creating a transparent, safe voting system.

SDPB's coverage of the Legislative Leadership Press Conferences.

SDPB's coverage of Governor Rhoden's Legislative Press Conference.

A bill requiring public schools to accept cash at games and other events is heading to the governor’s desk.

A bill seeking to put additional restrictions on vape products in South Dakota is advancing to the Senate floor. However, opponents say it approaches overregulation.

The Joint Committee on Appropriations is advancing a bill creating grants that allow airports in the state to expand and make improvements.

Gov. Larry Rhoden wants a ‘reset’ on the proposed men’s prison project. Rhoden signed an executive order to form a task force on Thursday morning. The group is comprised of lawmakers and stakeholders to find a path forward on a prison this year.

House lawmakers are sending a bill to Governor Larry Rhoden that reforms the state’s felony ingestion charge. South Dakota is the only state in the country where ingestion of a controlled substance is a felony.

Though proposed cuts have received backlash, committee members say this bill is a happy medium that “saves” the state’s library system.

Three big proposals aimed at providing property tax relief are still in play in the South Dakota Legislative session. A lot is at play between the House and Senate chambers.