Will Mortenson

The South Dakota Supreme Court is now weighing several arguments in a request to clarify what kinds of contracts are allowed between lawmakers and the state.

Gov. Kristi Noem and legislative leaders are asking the state Supreme Court for guidance on a constitutional provision related to contracts. Article III, section 12 of the state constitution prohibits any active member of the legislature from entering into agreements with the state.

South Dakota has no way to tax lithium extracted from the Black Hills. That’s the subject of a new paper from a nonpartisan group that works for the state legislature.

Rep. Will Mortenson visits with SDPB's Lee Strubinger to discuss the South Dakota Board of Regents.

State lawmakers are passing a budget they say constituents should be proud of. It includes the largest tax cut in state history as well as generous funding increases for state services.

With three more legislative days to go, state lawmakers are no closer to delivering a particular tax cut. All three major proposals are back on the table.

South Dakota legislators are debating dozens of bills aimed at changing election laws, but the effort reveals a deep chasm within the state’s Republican party.

Lawmakers and the governor are making their tax cut priorities known as they enter the final week of session.

Rep. Will Mortenson joins "In the Moment" for an update on his legislative priorities so far this session.

Democratic and Republican leaders spoke on what they say is a lack of action taken by the governor’s office this legislative session.