Kent Peterson

South Dakota is one of a few states with a citizen legislature. After convening in Pierre, lawmakers return to their home districts and their full-time jobs. Many didn't expect to run for a public office, much less achieve a leadership position in the state legislature.We visit Representative Peterson to discuss how things unfolded this year.

Lawmakers are entering the third week of legislative session. By the end of this week, lawmakers say they’ll have a better sense of what kind of session…

The South Dakota House of Representatives is passing a bill that gives the Legislative Research Council more time to draft and provide written comments…