Kristi Noem

If passed, the governor’s budget calls for a reduction of millions of dollars to the state university system.

Gov. Kristi Noem wants to cut the state library budget by 64 percent. Some worry the move would hurt public libraries across the state.

Governor Kristi Noem wants to make a temporary overall sales tax cut permanent. Lawmakers passed the cut to fight inflation at the time. Backers said organic growth would cover the cost of the cut. But there are competing ideas to reduce the tax burden in the state.

Gov. Kristi Noem is proposing a significant cut to South Dakota Public Broadcasting.

Gov. Kristi Noem wants to make temporary tax cuts permanent while fully funding a proposed men’s prison facility outside of Sioux Falls.

Gov. Kristi Noem delivers her budget address at the South Dakota State Capitol in Pierre.

What happens if South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem nomination as Homeland Security secretary is confirmed? When would Larry Rhoden step into the governor's office? How would another lieutenant governor be chosen? Rep. Tony Venhuizen takes In The Moment through the process.

Governor Kristi Noem will address several competing factors in her annual state budget address. The address could be her last. Noem must outline how she will fund state government while balancing one high priced ticket item when revenues are coming in lower than projected. There's also growing pressure for property tax relief.

Governor Kristi Noem is announcing new mandatory annual training for state employees. The move comes in the form of an executive order in the wake of fake titling schemes by former state employees in the Department of Motor Vehicles unearthed by the Attorney General.

Governor Kristi Noem is the Trump administration’s nomination to lead the Department of Homeland Security. That nomination will lead to changes in the state’s executive branch.