Jon Hansen

Amid scrutiny from past decisions, the new Commissioner of the Governor’s Office of Economic Development says the department is working to right past wrongs. For now, they are looking at one in particular involving a shrimp farming operation.

The Legislative Rules Review Committee approves a cut to a significant portion of funding for needy families. Ultimately, that means a cut of $5.3 million.

Although the Republican primary is 11 months out, South Dakota’s governor race is beginning to take form.

The state’s prison system is overcrowded. As a result, the state has been looking at options to move forward. That includes both building new facilities and keying in on potential reforms to lower recidivism rates.

Legislators are recommending a men’s state prison in Sioux Falls, and with it comes a maximum $650 million price tag.The state has two Sioux Falls sites on the table to choose from.

Republican Speaker of the House Jon Hansen says he’s running for governor on a wave of grassroots momentum. After much speculation, Hansen made the announcement official Thursday night in Sioux Falls.

A ballot question committee is asking federal courts to toss a pending law moving up the deadline to submit petition signatures.

A bill changing the deadline for petition filing to initiate a measure or constitutional amendment is advancing out of committee.

With Gov. Larry Rhoden’s appointment of a state lawmaker as the new lieutenant governor — that leaves a key vacancy on the committee that sets the state budget.

Governor Kristi Noem delivered a farewell address to the state legislature on Tuesday. The speech serves as a ceremonial opening to the annual legislative session.