Billie Sutton

The pomp and circumstance of inaugural week for the state legislature is over. Now the ninety-second session is well underway.From the voter approved…

It’s the start of this year’s legislative session, and leaders are already split over how to budget new money coming to South Dakota. Online retailer…

State lawmakers say they want to adjust parts of last year’s education overhaul. The governor says the current reform is working, because a sales tax for…

South Dakota’s governor says he wants to fight methamphetamine by punishing bad behavior and reinforcing the good.Governor Dennis Daugaard says he wants…

South Dakota Democrats are reinstating Senator-elect Reynold Nesiba after prosecutors say they’re dropping charges of sexual conduct without consent.The…

Governor Dennis Daugaard says South Dakotans should not expect millions of dollars from IHS. A deal with the Indian Health Service would have covered…

Governor Dennis Daugaard does not mince his words in his opposition to the voter approved Initiated Measure twenty two.The governor spoke against IM 22 in…

State lawmakers say improving quality of health care remains a legislative priority. This on the heels of Governor Dennis Daugaard’s announcement that he…

South Dakota political leaders say Medicaid expansion is off the table in the 2017 legislative session. But one lawmaker says that doesn’t solve the…

South Dakota Democrats and Republicans held state conventions over the weekend. Representatives from both parties join Dakota Midday to recap the…