The next round of Rural Health Transformation funding depends on a quick startup this year, but lawmakers must grant the state permission to start spending the federal dollars.

The South Dakota Bankers Association is voicing “strong opposition” to President Donald Trump’s proposed cap on credit card and interest rates.

Rosebud Sioux Tribe president Kathleen Wooden Knife delivered the annual State of the Tribes address to lawmakers in Pierre.

Rapid City voters gathered on Tuesday at one of the last public forums regarding the Destination District TIF before the special election on Jan. 20.

Three of Attorney General Marty Jackley’s criminal justice bills advance out of the state Senate Judiciary Committee.

Following the 2026 State of the Tribes address, Gov. Larry Rhoden met with over 50 dignitaries from eight of the state's nine tribal entities.

SDNetwork's coverage of Gov. Larry Rhoden's weekly legislative press conference from Jan. 15, 2026.

Property taxes are possibly the biggest debate of 2026 in South Dakota. With gubernatorial and legislative elections around the corner, any one of the nearly two-dozen proposals may be a catalyst for the future of the state.

South Dakota’s top human resource official told the Joint Appropriations Committee that state employees could see their health insurance premiums increase in the future.

Larger amounts of unclaimed property dollars in South Dakota are expected to continue for a few years. That’s what one of the state’s chief financial officers said he’s hearing.