John Hughes

Gov. Larry Rhoden has signed a bill that clarifies a father’s parental rights and makes changes to the adoption process.

A Senate committee advanced a bill that proponents say is a “tough on crime” approach to illegal fentanyl distribution in the state.

House lawmakers are advancing a proposal to ask voters to raise the threshold for amending the state constitution to 60 percent.

A legislative committee is advancing a measure to ask South Dakota voters whether the state should increase the threshold to pass constitutional amendments.