“We’re all in.” South Dakota House Speaker Jon Hansen says he does not plan to team with Doeden

South Dakota House Speaker Jon Hansen has clarified to KOTA Territory News that he does not plan to integrate his campaign ...
Argus Leader

South Dakota House leaders tease big announcement. Is it a 2026 governor ticket?

South Dakota House Speaker Jon Hansen and Speaker Pro Tempore Karla Lems will make a joint announcement on April 24, sparking speculation of a gubernatorial ticket for 2026. Political observers ...

“The appearance of impropriety is definitely there,” South Dakota House Speaker is concerned over state ties to a company that received millions in aid

House Speaker Jon Hansen who’s running for Governor, is sounding the alarm on ties between two state economic officials and a company that’s received 10s of millions in State aid.

Political pulse: Former South Dakota National Guard adjutant general on his bid to become a state House representative

Jeff Marlette served for more than three decades in the South Dakota National Guard, including most recently as the adjutant ...
Washington Examiner

South Dakota House Democrat switches to Republican Party

A Democratic South Dakota state representative has changed her party registration to Republican, citing the party’s alignment with tribal sovereignty. State Rep. Peri Pourier, who had served in the ...
Argus Leader

Transcript: Gov. Rhoden addresses House and Senate ahead of Sioux Falls prison vote

The legislative process to debate whether to build a $650 million new men's prison in Sioux Falls set sail with South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden's blessing. Rhoden addressed the full Legislature during ...