Reynold Nesiba

Gov. Kristi Noem wants state lawmakers to know how she’s helping to address the southern border crisis from the northern plains.

Capital punishment remains a contentious topic for lawmakers across America. This week, that debate returns to the state Senate Judiciary Committee.

Senate Bill 123, an act to mandate the state Board of Elections meet before the beginning of each legislative session, has advanced from committee.

From Minnesota to Connecticut, states are taking a hard look at reassessing their symbols, including flags. But a push to get South Dakota to join that conversation fell flat in the legislature.

We check in with Minority Leader Sen. Reynold Nesiba and Assistant Minority Leader Rep. Erin Healy about the bills and issues that are top of mind for their party.

An oversight correction relating to housing grant dollars in South Dakota tribal settings is advancing through the legislature.

The Senate Commerce and Energy committee passed a bill prohibiting homeowner associations from banning firearms on their property.

Outgoing state Democratic lawmakers said the leaders who will run to take their seats are more than capable of carrying the torch.

Gov. Kristi Noem’s proposed fiscal year 2025 budget includes four percent cost of living adjustments for state employees, education and nursing home providers. Advocates for each of those industries—known as the Big Three—are applauding the starting point.

Gov. Kristi Noem will deliver the annual budget address Tuesday. The governor will outline her budget priorities, which help set the tone for the upcoming session.