Tony Venhuizen

Governor Kristi Noem wants to make a temporary overall sales tax cut permanent. Lawmakers passed the cut to fight inflation at the time. Backers said organic growth would cover the cost of the cut. But there are competing ideas to reduce the tax burden in the state.

Some state lawmakers are proposing legislation to bring property tax relief next legislative session. That comes as Gov. Kristi Noem is calling on the Republican controlled legislature to make a temporary sales tax cut permanent.

What happens if South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem nomination as Homeland Security secretary is confirmed? When would Larry Rhoden step into the governor's office? How would another lieutenant governor be chosen? Rep. Tony Venhuizen takes In The Moment through the process.

Governor Kristi Noem will address several competing factors in her annual state budget address. The address could be her last. Noem must outline how she will fund state government while balancing one high priced ticket item when revenues are coming in lower than projected. There's also growing pressure for property tax relief.

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.