Kristi Noem

The South Dakota Supreme Court is hearing oral arguments Monday about a constitutional provision relating to lawmakers and contracts.

Gov. Kristi Noem said migration through the US southern border is leading to what she calls a “change in demographics” in the country. The comments are drawing criticism from a local immigration advocacy group.

Gov. Kristi Noem’s office is announcing another Freedom Works Here ad—this one featuring the state’s executive as a nurse.

The South Dakota Supreme Court will hear oral arguments for a request for clarification on a state constitutional provision related to conflicts of interest. The arguments will occur at 11 a.m. on Monday, January 8. That's the day before legislative session starts.

With less than a month before session starts, some state lawmakers are concerned vacancies remain for two Rapid City-area legislative seats. According to recent filing, the governor is waiting for the state Supreme Court to clarify a constitutional issue related to state contracts and conflicts of interest.

Gov. Kristi Noem wants to make sure her proposed increases in education funding go toward teacher salaries. The Republican governor said she’s working with the head of the education department to change that.

Gov. Kristi Noem’s proposed fiscal year 2025 budget includes four percent cost of living adjustments for state employees, education and nursing home providers. Advocates for each of those industries—known as the Big Three—are applauding the starting point.

Between the infrastructure plans and applause breaks at this years’ budget address, the governor took a moment to highlight a program aiming to help students complete schooling. Now, she says it’s time to expand.

Gov. Kristi Noem is proposing a four percent increase for education, state employees and community health providers.

The governor delivers the budget address every year in early December to lay out spending priorities for the upcoming legislative session, which starts in January.