Tony Venhuizen

As Gov. Kristi Noem is set to take over the US Department of Homeland Security, Lt. Gov. Larry Rhoden will lead the state. Some are speculating what qualities Rhoden will want with his number two.

The state’s largest county now faces scrutiny following the election, though it’s not because of security issues. Instead, many feel the counting process took unreasonably long, delaying results in multiple key statehouse races.

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.

South Dakotan’s may soon have to upload a photo of their government identification to access pornography on the internet.net.

A new report raises questions about the financial impact of a proposed initiated measure eliminating tax products sold for human consumption.

The number of South Dakota Medicaid expansion enrollees is down from what was originally anticipated.

State lawmakers are passing a $7.3 billion budget. It’s one of lawmakers' constitutional requirements and they're proud of several items contained in it.

South Dakota voters will weigh in on Medicaid expansion, again, this fall.

State lawmakers are moving forward on placing additional dollars toward two new prison construction projects.

With less than a month before the end of legislative session, state lawmakers are setting parameters for the budget.