Larry Rhoden

A new president has been sworn in at Black Hills State University in Spearfish. In the pomp and circumstance, the governor and lawmakers, much of the state education community, and the student body came to welcome the new face of the school.

South Dakota says it is “Open for Business,” but recent developments in the state Legislature have some worried its business-friendly model may be changing.

The CEO of the company behind a proposed billion-dollar corn-based jet fuel plant near Lake Preston said the project won't go forth in South Dakota without a carbon sequestration pipeline.

A group appointed by Gov. Larry Rhoden is exploring options for a new prison facility in the state. Following the first of four meetings on what to do about constructing a new men’s prison to address overcrowding, many lawmakers say programming for inmates must increase.

Gov. Larry Rhoden wants to give county governments the option to implement a half-penny sales tax to go toward property tax relief.

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 that loans the Douglas School District in Box Elder $15 million dollars at zero percent interest. The money will get used to start construction of a new school to meet the district’s needs as the B-21 Raider beds down at Ellsworth Airforce Base.

Gov. Larry Rhoden is signing several bills addressing South Dakota election laws.

Gov. Larry Rhoden vetoes a bill changing the petition gathering process for constitutional amendments.

Gov. Larry Rhoden is asking President Trump to strike a rule requiring a seven-day waiting period before firearms and accessories can be shipped.