Legislative Session 2022

Though the South Dakota Legislature balked at committing additional funds for a new men’s prison, the battle is far from over. Now, a lawsuit is before the state Supreme Court pitting the state against residents near the proposed site.

Although Canada has not yet put a tariff on American corn, some worry if it will be included in the next round of retaliatory tariffs.The country is laying out all options. Some of South Dakota’s top exports to Canada are on the chopping block.

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

A bill designed to prevent the spread of zebra mussels died in the Legislature. The aquatic invasive species is infiltrating South Dakota waters.

House impeachment officials are directing their legal counsel to craft a written report on findings during their investigation surrounding the fatal crash involving Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg.That report will get approved on March 28, when lawmakers reconvene for a day to consider overriding any vetoes issued by the governor.

State lawmakers passed a state budget. The total state budget is about $5.8 billion.Lawmakers are placing $600 million in federal dollars into water and wastewater infrastructure grants. They’re also funding a majority of the $200 million in housing infrastructure grants.

State lawmakers passed a bill requiring legislative oversight for any new programs that result from incoming federal infrastructure money.Governor Kristi Noem is critical of the bill saying creates a full-time legislature.

Members of the House impeachment inquiry are condemning a letter sent to the group criticizing its handling of the investigation into Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg.

State lawmakers want to cap the number of plants medical marijuana patients can grow at four.

It's been an unusual legislative session in more ways than one. The Dakota Political junkies join us on Wednesdays to talk South Dakota Politics. Today we welcome Michael Card Ph.D., associate professor of political science and criminal justice at the University of South Dakota and Jon Hunter, publisher emeritus for the Madison Daily leader.

It's been an unusual legislative session in more ways than one. The Dakota Political junkies join us on Wednesdays to talk South Dakota Politics. Today we welcome Michael Card Ph.D., associate professor of political science and criminal justice at the University of South Dakota and Jon Hunter, publisher emeritus for the Madison Daily leader.

With several contentious bills out of the way, state lawmakers are now zeroing in on the budget.Some are cautiously optimistic the budget will get set by Thursday.

House lawmakers are approving $200 million in loans and grants to help with housing infrastructure.Similar proposals failed in the chamber several times in the last few days.