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State Senators upheld the Governor’s veto on Senate Bill 159. The bill exempts VFW and American Legion baseball coaches from sales and use tax. Proponents…

Lawmakers failed to overturn a veto by the Governor on Senate Bill 100. The measure creates a leased residential property classification. Proponents say…

Two bills passed by the legislature this session could see a challenge from voters in 2016 if the efforts to put them on the statewide ballot…

Governor Dennis Daugaard has vetoed three bills, all dealing with taxation. Governor Dennis Daugaard vetoed Senate Bill 159, which exempts American Legion…

The state legislature wrapped up its work last Friday after passing a final budget. Lawmakers return to Pierre on Monday, March 30 to consider any vetoes…

South Dakota lawmakers passed a $4.3 billion budget late Friday night. Despite lower than expected revenue projections, the budget provides for increases…

South Dakota lawmakers passed a 4.3 billion dollar budget late Friday night. Despite lower than expected revenue projections, the budget provides for…

Lawmakers have passed a budget totaling just over 4.3 billion dollars for fiscal year 2016. Even though revenue projections were down from original…

After hours of testimony, several amendments, and a conference committee, the House and Senate passed a measure that increases funding for roads and…

Lawmakers passed the state’s 2016 budget late Friday night. The budget increases school funding and employee salaries by 2%. It also increases Medicaid…