Oren Lesmeister

Republicans’ already-iron grip on the South Dakota Legislature got tighter this election.

The minority leaders step out of the South Dakota Senate and House to give us a party update on crossover day. Sen. Reynold Nesiba and Rep. Oren Lesmeister join us.

The House of Representatives passes a bill to make last year’s state sales tax-cut permanent.

House Bill 1209 would have provided licensed state hemp processors with a greater delta-9 THC percentage allowance while processing state or federally approved hemp products.

A proposed rule change would make the "Product of USA" and "Made in the USA" labels more accurate on meat products.

Lawmakers and the governor are making their tax cut priorities known as they enter the final week of session.

A bill to create a study committee to improve Native children’s lives was killed in the House of Representatives.

Legislative leaders are looking to a summer study on childcare availability and affordability in South Dakota.

House Joint Resolution 5004 would amend the state's constitution to allow the possibility of work requirements for "able-bodied" people under Medicaid expansion.

In November, South Dakotans will cast their vote and elect new policymakers at the state and federal levels. One race will determine the state's next treasurer. We meet incumbent Josh Haeder and challenger John Cunningham.