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 ...

"I’m 100% against cutting anything from our libraries or South Dakota Public TV. Most legislators feel the same way." ...

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 ...

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 ...

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

Larry Rhoden, who took over as governor of South Dakota for Kristi Noem, gave the Argus Leader insight into his new role and how he plans to govern.