Poverty

The bill would allow elderly, disabled and homeless SNAP recipients to buy discounted prepared food at restaurants, delis and grocery stores.

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development awarded South Dakota nearly $3 million to help end youth homelessness.

How does it feel to truly be in need? How can a surprise bill affect your level of stress, ability to think clearly and make rational decisions? The…

In The Moment ... March 25, 2019 Show 542 Hour 1 Lesleigh Oweh, Ph.D., is lecturer of sociology at Black Hills State University Rapid City. She joins us…

In The Moment ... February 11, 2019 Show 513 Hour 1The number of South Dakota children living in poverty continues to grow. You can find Bart Pfankuch's…

In The Moment ... June 18, 2018 Show 360 Hour 2Western Dakota Tech is hosting a poverty simulation on June 21st. Barb Garcia is facilitator. She joins us…

South Dakota’s Secretary of Education is reflecting on a recent trip to Africa. Melody Schopp is set to be the next president of the Council of Chief…

A Sioux Falls emergency shelter is implementing a pay-for-stay program for some guests. The Bishop Dudley Hospitality House offers lodging for the…

Lawmakers in Pierre support two programs aimed at Native American education. One measure seeks to help people who want to finish college courses so they…

Each legislative session, some major issues seem to take the spotlight in Pierre – and education is dominating this year’s conversation. Much of SDPB’s…