Mykayla Voita

South Dakota lawmakers are advancing a proposal that prohibits counties and municipal governments from enacting policy that prevent employees from carrying a concealed pistol. Lawmakers amended the bill to also remove a state prohibition on concealed pistols in bars and liquor stores.

A bill aiming to regulate who can use which bathroom in schools, courthouses, and libraries is advancing in the state Legislature.

A bill prohibiting counties, municipalities and townships from placing firearm restrictions on employees, officers and volunteers passes the Senate floor.

The South Dakota Senate is advancing a proposal to allow enhanced permit holders to carry concealed weapons on campuses of state public universities and technical colleges.