Part of the proposal would cap cities' and counties' yearly property tax increases at 3% even if assessments rise above that level.

The bill provides protections for law enforcement officers who carry out immigration enforcement actions. Rhoden also signed 14 other bills.

Decisions by House members to run for governor could have an impact on which party controls Congress after the 2026 midterm ...

Most states haven't modernized their constitutions to reflect the rise of women in politics. Among those that have are New ...

South Dakota lawmakers are considering two proposals regarding state government employees who suspect acts of improper ...

"We have been asked to prioritize the bills. Many of them are just a “cut the county, city, and school taxes bill.” This ...

Come July, the commission will likely have another new face as Gov. Tate Reeves has appointed Drew St. John of Madison to fill the vacancy of outgoing District 2 commissioner Scott Coopwood. Coopwood ...

South Dakota is a political trifecta. One party (Republican) controls both branches of the state Legislature and the ...

South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden signed the following 14 bills into law Monday (Feb. 10, 2025): · SB 1 updates references to certain federal motor carrier regulations; · SB 2 increases civil ...

The 65-year-old Rhoden reiterated his interest in pushing reset on the relationship between state government and all South Dakotans. Rhoden rose from the lieutenant governor position to the role of ...

Gov. Larry Rhoden talked with the Argus Leader for an interview about property taxes, the state budget, and finding success ...

Noem believes states still need federal funds for disaster relief, but local officials should decide on how it's deployed.