Karla Lems

Elected state officials are hoping a new bill signed into law will limit taxable valuation growth in a handful of counties. Soon, some state lawmakers will embark on an interim study to reduce property taxes while looking at the state’s education funding formula.

Gov. Larry Rhoden is signing a bill prohibiting the use of eminent domain for carbon pipeline projects in South Dakota.

South Dakota Senators are sending a bill to prohibit the use of eminent domain for carbon pipeline projects to Governor Larry Rhoden’s desk.

A Senate panel is advancing a bill to completely ban the use of eminent domain for carbon pipeline projects.

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.

South Dakota House lawmakers are gridlocked over constructing a men’s prison near Sioux Falls.

South Dakota House lawmakers are advancing a bill that prohibits liquid carbon dioxide pipeline companies from using eminent domain to complete its projects. Canton Republican Karla Lems said South Dakota should be more like Minnesota—which prohibits eminent domain for carbon pipelines.

A South Dakota House committee is advancing a bill to ban the use of eminent domain for liquid carbon dioxide pipelines.

SB 199 clarifies the consolidation process and allows county commissions and citizens to initiate the process.

Taking the stand for the first time, landowners voiced concerns over safety and a drop in property value in the latest PUC meeting.