Helene Duhamel

Four or five generations – that’s the expected gap between those placing a 100-year time capsule and those who will be opening it. A century from today, that generation of Pennington County residents will crack open a gift from us.

South Dakota’s counties, which receive no sales tax revenue, suffer a chronic lack of funding for services. With some lawmakers fundamentally opposed to any possible tax raise, how can the state square a very real funding shortfall?

South Dakota is at the peak of tourism season. Bikers, hikers, and hunters bring in millions of dollars to the state each year through sales tax revenue. Inevitably, some visitors will require services from counties that don’t receive any of those tax dollars. That’s raising questions about how to better support resource strained counties.

After 15 amendments, Senate Bill 134 passed both the House and Senate.

Sen. Helene Duhamel, R-Rapid City, joins In the Moment to discuss her legislative priorities. She sought to improve water access and the state's justice system.

House Republicans want to reduce the overall sales tax hit for state residents.

Senators have suspended Republican Julie Frye-Mueller from the chamber.

A report from a group that assists the state legislature shows the state’s economic growth is driven by inflation and federal stimulus dollars. The report by the Legislative Research Council shows the state’s organic growth declined in the last year.

Gov. Kristi Noem is making the case to state lawmakers on cutting the sales tax on food. She made the second pitch during the annual state of the state address.

November 8th you will have an opportunity to let your voice be heard for a number of different offices both at the state and federal levels. We bring you the voices of those running for public utilities commissioner.