Chinese spies came to South Dakota, state official tells legislators
A combine moves through a field on Oct. 2, 2023, in Douglas County. (John Hult/South Dakota Searchlight) During testimony Thursday on ...
South Dakota Supreme Court Orders election on Sturgis city manager position
STURGIS, S.D. - The South Dakota Supreme Court has issued a ruling in favor of citizens seeking an election on the employment of a...
Proposed state public defender commission gets term limits added during floor debate
PIERRE — South Dakota could soon see a statewide public defender’s office for those who cannot afford their own lawyer when they get involved...
Jake Schoenbeck announces candidacy for District 2 SD House of Representatives
{KXLG -Brandon, SD} Following his father's, Senator Lee Schoenbeck's, political footsteps, Jake Schoenbeck has announced his candidacy for the South Dakota House of Representatives...
South Dakota could soon regulate hydrogen pipelines, same as carbon
Just as the South Dakota's Governor's Office of 2009 foresaw the need for carbon dioxide pipelines to come under the purview of state regulators,...
SOUTH DAKOTA FENTANYL BILL PASSES STATE SENATE
A BILL IS FLYING UP THE LADDER THAT WOULD BRING HARSHER PENALTIES ON FENTANYL DEALERS IN SOUTH DAKOTA. STATE LAWMAKERS HOPE SENATE BILL SIX...
Bill could make it illegal to spread misleading ballot information in South Dakota
PIERRE — Despite being described as a politically motivated piece of legislation, the House State Affairs committee voted Thursday to pass a bill that...
Scramble is on for state’s remaining federal pandemic aid
Bureau of Finance and Management Commissioner Jim Terwilliger speaks to the Senate Committee on Appropriations on Jan. 18, 2024. (Makenzie Huber/South Dakota Searchlight)...
6 nations can’t own ag land in state with new bill
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) - China, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Russia and Venezuela or companies or residents from those countries will not be able...
Senator Mike Rounds: Weekly Round(s) Up January 22 – February 4
Washington, D.C. (MITCHELL NOW) Welcome back to another edition of the Weekly Round Up! As many of you may know, I attend the Senate...
