Chris Karr

The Government Operations and Audit Committee’s November meeting looked at three major issues tied to voter interests: education, election integrity and the governor’s spending.

As South Dakota lawmakers grapple with how to effectively rehabilitate inmates in prison who are suffering with substance abuse, some are pointing to opioid settlement dollars as a possible aid.

The South Dakota Legislature and Executive branch agree something needs to change with the state’s approach to prisons and rehabilitation.

A legislative committee created to boost trade relations and business for South Dakotans said its latest mission to Ireland revealed some economic insights and opportunity.

The day-long property tax committee hearing reflects the challenges of navigating the subject. As South Dakotans want relief, the state is already a low-tax haven.

Gov. Larry Rhoden finalized the 30 people tasked to fix what many deem a broken rehabilitation system at the state’s Department of Corrections.

In a special session, lawmakers moved forward with a plan to construct a new 1,500-bed prison facility in Sioux Falls.

South Dakota lawmakers are taking up a growing nationwide effort to streamline services for vulnerable populations.

One of the biggest battles in state finances in recent memory has been what to do with the state property tax. At the most recent interim meeting though, cuts up to 50 percent were sought.

Some landowners in Sioux Falls and Box Elder are throwing their hat into the ring for a potential prison site.