South Dakota Department of Social Services (DSS)

The South Dakota Department of Social Services assumes it will have lower Medicaid utilization in the coming year. That's led state lawmakers reduced the state Medicaid match by $4.5 million for the coming fiscal year.

The former South Dakota state employee charged with embezzling $1.8 million has been found guilty.

The House rejects the Senate’s version of a hotly contested “parents’ rights” bill.

A bill codifying fundamental parental rights passed a House committee.

A former state employee has received her sentence after pleading guilty to fraud.

The South Dakota Child Care task force released its first report on sustainable solutions to the state's child care shortage, along with some legislative proposals.

Attorney General Marty Jackley is announcing charges against a former Department of Social Services employee for using a grocery voucher intended for families in need.

A recent report from the state Department of Social Services affirms what many child care providers have claimed: expenses are outpacing revenue, and salaries are not competitive. The cost of care analysis offers additional information for policy makers struggling to find solutions to South Dakota’s child care shortage.

South Dakota voters will decide whether to allow state lawmakers to require Medicaid recipients work in order to receive healthcare benefits. Last election, voters approved expanding Medicaid benefits for individuals by 56 percent.

Attorney General Marty Jackley is bringing charges against two former state employees for their alleged role in forging vehicle titles.