Kadyn Wittman

The Sioux Falls City Council is advancing an ordinance addressing encampments and dwellings in public places such as parks. While the ordinance is still met with opposition, a heavily amended version is creating a clearer path forward.

The City of Sioux Falls is looking into implementing an ordinance that addresses dwellings in public places and areas not intended for habitation.

Following legislative session, a lot of political activists and organizations look at how the lawmakers align with their respective beliefs. One new “scorecard” is aiming to do just that on voting issues.

The House is passing a bill requiring drivers’ licenses, permits and state IDs to indicate citizenship status.

A bill prohibiting any area in the state from becoming a sanctuary city is approved by the state Legislature.

A House bill banning cell-cultured meat – also known as lab-grown meat – is advancing in the Legislature.

A South Dakota legislative committee is punting on a bill that provides free school breakfast and lunch for low-income students. But the idea is not dead.

The South Dakota House of Representatives is passing a bill that requires anyone accessing pornography online to verify they are over the age of 18. There’s a competing proposal in the state Senate.

The consequences of a fatal DUI accident extend well beyond the night of the crash. Now, lawmakers are considering how to support the families of those moving forward.

A bill seeking to limit applications for clemency in cases of life imprisonment without the possibility of parole has advanced to the House floor.