Legislature

Legislation limiting school bond elections to June or November took an unexpected turn Thursday before it was defeated. The bill came from state Rep. Tim…

School bond elections in South Dakota would have to be conducted in June or November if pending legislation becomes law. The bill’s sponsor, Rep. Tim…

A bill allowing county employees to carry guns in courthouses has won approval from the South Dakota Senate. The Senate approved the bill 28-7 this week.…

The Statehouse podcast is SDPB Radio's legislative podcast that features a compilation of the top stories coming from Pierre. Politics and public policy…

A proposal to tax bentonite and limestone died a quick death Wednesday in the South Dakota Legislature; meanwhile, other states are making millions from…

The Statehouse podcast is SDPB Radio's legislative podcast that features a compilation of the top stories coming from Pierre. You'll hear about a bill to…

An attempt to create what’s commonly called a “red flag” gun law failed Tuesday in the South Dakota Legislature. State Sen. Arthur Rusch, a Republican and…

In this week's news coverage, you'll hear about a proposed ban on banning plastic straws and bags, a roll-back on gun restrictions, an experts take on…

The volunteer fire department in tiny Interior is struggling with the cost of search and rescue operations in Badlands National Park and on other federal…

The Statehouse podcast is SDPB Radio's legislative podcast that features a compilation of the top stories coming from Pierre. In today's edition, you will…