Jamie Smith

A bill is advancing which would rename the state Department of Corrections.

The South Dakota Senate is advancing a proposal to allow enhanced permit holders to carry concealed weapons on campuses of state public universities and technical colleges.

Another bill seeking to use public dollars to fund private and alternative education has advanced from committee in Pierre. This time though, it comes in the form of tax credits to fund alternative education.

From the governor’s office to party caucuses in each chamber—everyone under the copper dome in Pierre wants to tackle the rise in owner-occupied property taxes.

The bill sponsor says it would close the gap between admin and teachers, but opponents say it’s the wrong solution to the teacher pay question.

Rhoden has had a long legislative career leading up to this moment which has left him respected by peers on both sides of the aisle.

Outgoing state Democratic lawmakers said the leaders who will run to take their seats are more than capable of carrying the torch.

Kevin Woster takes a look back at the 2022 South Dakota gubernatorial race

South Dakotans have elected Republican Kristi Noem to a second term as governor.

In an age of unavoidable campaign ads, what goes into these campaign investments, and just how effective are they?