Noem Signs Capitol Carry Bill, Law Takes Effect July 1st
Governor Kristi Noem has signed the Capitol carry bill into law. Concealed guns with the proper permits will now be allowed inside the Capitol Building […]
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Study Says South Dakota Faces Growing Urban-Rural Digital Divide
South Dakota is threatened by a growing urban-rural digital divide, endangering residents’ quality of life and economic development efforts unless significant investments are made in […]
State Government Offices Open Friday Morning in 17 Counties; Remaining Offices to Open at Noon
Gov. Kristi Noem has ordered that state government offices open Friday morning at the regular time in 17 South Dakota counties while offices in the […]
Noem Orders Opening of Emergency Operations Center; Preparing Emergency Declaration
Governor Kristi Noem today ordered the opening of the state Emergency Operations Center (EOC) in Pierre to help coordinate the state’s response to ongoing blizzard […]
Legislators Give Final Approval to 2020 State Budget
South Dakota lawmakers gave final approval to the 2020 budget early Wednesday morning and then hit the highways home ahead of the incoming blizzard. Governor […]
Governor Orders Closure of State Government Offices in 49 Counties For Thursday Due to Storm
Gov. Kristi Noem has ordered the closure of state government offices in 49 South Dakota counties for Thursday due to the snowstorm and flooding that […]
Governor Closes State Government Offices In 39 Counties Due to Blizzard Conditions
Gov. Kristi Noem has ordered the closure of state government offices in 39 central and western counties for Wednesday due to expected severe winter weather […]
Governor Vetoes Hemp Bill
The South Dakota House approved amendments Monday to the industrial hemp bill and sent it on to the Governor. HB1191 Sponsor Representative Oren Lesmeister of […]
Governor Proposes Bills to Curb Violent Protests Connected to Keystone XL Construction
South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem is proposing a couple of bills aimed at heading off any violent protests connected to construction of the Keystone XL […]
Noem Says Industrial Hemp Bill “Gravely Concerns” Her
A bill to legalize industrial hemp production in South Dakota passed out of the Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee last week and is now […]