Government and Politics

Total 218 Posts

Lutheran Social Services calls Musk's illegal payment claims 'completely baseless'

Tech billionaire Elon Musk accused refugee resettlement programs of receiving federal funds illegally, even though Congress approved the spending.

Ballot measure battle could curtail South Dakota's direct democracy

Since 1898, state voters have had the power to propose a law or amendment at elections. Some Republican legislators want to make the process harder.

SD birthing risks rise as another hospital ends service

The state's strict abortion ban makes South Dakota far less attractive to prospective OB-GYNs and other doctors who can deliver babies.

Noem proposes major cut to tobacco prevention in SD

Critics say it will increase use among children and cost the state nearly $5 million in health care costs.

Child care policy proposals return to Pierre

Report: 39% of South Dakota child care centers can't find enough workers. "The current model we have to child care is not sustainable."

Bill to protect farms from spying could limit access to CAFO data

Measure seeks to stop so-called agro-terrorists from entering or photographing South Dakota farms.

South Dakota Legislature: Property taxes, pipelines, prisons (and more)

What to watch for as the state's 105 lawmakers convene in Pierre on Tuesday for the 100th session.
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