Will Mortenson

We talk to Majority Leaders Rep. Will Mortenson and Sen. Casey Crabtree about their party's priorities in the last few weeks of session.

Republican leaders are discussing budget plans in light of the approximate $41 million surplus available in one-time funds.

There’s support in a House committee for a bill that would strengthen existing state law prohibiting foreign ownership of agricultural land. A similar bill failed last year.

A South Dakota House committee has approved two bills they say equalize the carbon-pipeline playing field. The bills come after two carbon sequestration pipelines were denied permits by the Public Utilities Commission last year.

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

House Republicans say they’re going to invite the backer of a constitutional abortion rights ballot question to testify in a legislative hearing. The hearing could kick off what will likely be a topic of heavy discussion until November.

Legislative leaders agree that the ongoing child care crisis in South Dakota represents a significant workforce problem. Advocates are worried they lack a sense of urgency.

House lawmakers expect Gov. Kristi Noem’s proposal to ban foreign purchases of ag land will get revealed in the next two weeks.

South Dakota Majority Leaders Rep. Will Mortenson and Sen. Casey Crabtree share their party's legislative priorities for the 99th session.

Legislative leaders are echoing calls by Gov. Kristi Noem to continue paying down two prison projects in the state. Officials are hoping to avoid issuing bonds they say would cost the state the hundreds of millions of dollars.