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South Dakota lawmakers deadlocked over general sales tax negotiations
After two recesses Wednesday, the House and Senate still could not reach a compromise. → Read More
House votes not to cut overall sales tax on groceries in South Dakota
The House voted 55-14 to not agree with Senate amendments made to remove the 4.5% overall sales tax on groceries. → Read More
Bill to ban South Dakota lawmakers' spouses from being private lobbyists fails
The House voted to kill a bill that would've banned lawmakers' spouses from being paid private lobbyists. → Read More
Senate approves bills to fund 2 major prison projects in South Dakota
The two bills now head to Gov. Kristi Noem's desk for final approval. → Read More
Lawmakers vote to fundamentally change how South Dakota handles parole for violent offenders
SB 146 would require some offenders to serve the full length of their sentence before parole. → Read More
House passes three-strike for juvenile offenders in South Dakota
The House voted to pass a bill that would place juvenile offenders into DOC custody after three infractions. → Read More
House will now debate whether South Dakota fathers should help pay for pregnancy costs
Some costs could include pre-natal appointments as well as complications arising from delivery. → Read More
Juvenile justice reform focused on more intervention before trial moves forward
The two bills were part of a package of legislation that came out of a summer study in juvenile justice. → Read More
Fentanyl test strips declassified as drug paraphernalia in new South Dakota law
The law, signed by Gov. Kristi Noem, exempts fentanyl test strips from being considered drug paraphernal. → Read More
South Dakota bill seeks to not criminalize mothers who get non-medical abortions
Women who obtained an unlawful abortion would not face criminal charges, according to a new bill. → Read More
Billions expected in 2024 revenue projections for South Dakota
The state's predicted revenue for the 2024 fiscal year is made up of more than $2 billion in ongoing revenues. → Read More
South Dakota lawmakers want to ban spouses from being registered lobbyists
The bill would ban current lawmakers' spouses from being registered lobbyists. → Read More
More than 100 protest in Sioux Falls against state ban on gender-affirming care
The protest was held before a Greater Sioux Falls Chamber of Commerce Legislative coffee. → Read More
Noem's paid family leave program passes first legislative hurdle
State employees would gain 100% paid family leave for 12 weeks if the legislation passes. → Read More
SD lawmakers push to actively reunite Indigenous children with families after abuse cases
"We are asking for accountability and stronger efforts for something that should have been occurring all along." → Read More
Federal judge denies Sen. Julie Frye-Mueller's efforts to stop disciplinary proceedings
The filing was meant to be a temporary restraining order against Sen. Lee Schoenbeck, the judge determined. → Read More
Sen. Julie Frye-Mueller's suspension tied to 'childhood vaccine, breastfeeding' comments
The Senate named the committee members who will investigate her actions, starting next week. → Read More
Rapid City Senator stripped of committee assignments
Sen. Julie-Mueller was stripped of her two committee assignments Wednesday during the Senate session. → Read More
Lawmakers are pushing to free mental healthcare employees from non-compete clauses
The bill would exempt mental healthcare professionals from non-compete clauses in their hiring contracts. → Read More
$200M workforce housing bill sees another delay after lawmakers propose new amendments
The bill was put on pause after an amendment to change how the funds were dispersed failed. → Read More