Since the Supreme Court released its decision to overturn Roe v. Wade and leave abortion up to the individual states, the decision left some people uneasy about the potential to look at other court cases involving same-sex marriage and contraception.
The "South Dakota Freedom Caucus" was launched at the South Dakota Republican Party convention as a way to push the party to the right. It comes at a time where the party in the Rushmore state has become particularly divided over the course of the last several months.
Chief of Staff Tim Bormann and Department of Criminal Investigations Director David Natvig were removed by Attorney General Mark Vargo mere hours after Vargo assumed the position.
South Dakota government leaders celebrated the end of abortion in South Dakota. But now, they say they want to see more laws brought on the topic, and find ways to make it easier to raise children in the state.
The Government Accountability Board has asked Sioux Falls area attorney Mark Haigh to consult them on two ethics complaints filed against Governor Kristi Noem.
A record crowd at the GOP convention opted for experience in the Attorney General’s race, and for Noem’s choice in the Lieutenant Governor’s race. However, a dark horse candidate took the day in the Secretary of State race.
Despite a group of GOP state lawmakers asking the Attorney General’s office to review the constitutionality of their dispersal in March, grants have continued to go out to providers.
"South Dakotans Decide Healthcare" hosted a virtual press conference with a variety of healthcare activists to push for Medicaid expansion in the state.
The ninth Summit of the Americas is underway and President Biden is calling for increased unity in tackling illegal migration and other issues facing the region.
Thursday night, Americans got a chance to learn about the last 10 months of the House select committee investigation into the January 6 assault on the U.S. Capitol.
Larry Larson is running to be elected in South Dakota State House District 35. The district covers eastern Rapid City, Box Elder, and a portion of Ellsworth Air Force Base.
State Rep. Tony Randolph (R-Rapid City) is running for re-election in South Dakota State House District 35. The district covers eastern Rapid City, Box Elder, and a portion of Ellsworth Air Force Base.
State Rep. Tina Mulally (R-Rapid City) is running for re-election in South Dakota State House District 35. The district covers eastern Rapid City, Box Elder, and a portion of Ellsworth Air Force Base.
Kathy Rice is running for election to the South Dakota State House in District 29. The district includes the cities of Faith, Union Center, and Sturgis within its boundaries.
Gary Cammack is running for election to the South Dakota State House in District 29. The district includes the cities of Faith, Union Center, and Sturgis within its boundaries.
Mistie Caldwell is running for election to the South Dakota State House in District 31. District 31 is made up entirely by Lawrence County, which includes both the cities Deadwood and Spearfish.
Mary Weinheimer is running to be elected to the South Dakota State House in District 24. Cities in District 24 include Pierre, Fort Pierre, Onida, Highmore, and Philip.
Rep. Mike Weisgram (R-Fort Pierre) is running for re-election to the South Dakota House in District 24. Cities in District 24 include Pierre, Fort Pierre, Highmore, Onida and Philip.
Representative Scott Odenbach (R-Spearfish) is running for re-election to the South Dakota State House in District 31. District 31 is made up entirely of Lawrence County, which includes Deadwood and Spearfish in it’s limits. Odenbach faces two primary challengers; incumbent Mary Fitzgerald and Mistie Caldwell.
State Sen. David Johnson (R-Rapid City) is running for re-election to the South Dakota State Senate in District 33. District 33 is made up of portions of Pennington and Meade Counties. He faces one primary opponent, Janet Jensen.
Tim Goodwin is running for election to the South Dakota Senate in District 30. The district includes portions of Custer, Fall River, and Pennington counties. Goodwin faces one primary challenger, incumbent State Sen. Julie Frye-Mueller (R-Rapid City).
Julie Frye-Mueller is running for re-election to the South Dakota Senate in District 30. The district includes portions of Custer, Fall River, and Pennington counties. Frye-Mueller currently faces one primary challenger, current State House Rep. Tim Goodwin (R-Rapid City).
John Carley is running for the District 29 State Senate seat. The district is made up of portions of Pennington, Butte, and Meade Counties. Carley faces two primary challengers; Beka Zerbst and Dean Wink.
Beka Zerbst is running for the District 29 State Senate seat. The district is made up of portions of Pennington, Butte, and Meade Counties. Zerbst faces two primary challengers; John Carley and Dean Wink.
