Karla Lems

Following South Dakota’s passage of a bill banning eminent domain use for carbon pipelines, many considered Summit Carbon Solution’s pipeline impossible in the state.As the project’s outlook continues to be unclear, North Dakota’s Attorney General said he’s looking at many options, including suing South Dakota.

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.

A skeptic of the proposed Lincoln County prison site says the state of South Dakota should not rush to build a new facility.

A task force to find a path forward on building a new men’s prison agrees that the state of South Dakota needs to replace the 144-year-old building in Sioux Falls.

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.

South Dakota says it is “Open for Business,” but recent developments in the state Legislature have some worried its business-friendly model may be changing.

A group appointed by Gov. Larry Rhoden is exploring options for a new prison facility in the state. Following the first of four meetings on what to do about constructing a new men’s prison to address overcrowding, many lawmakers say programming for inmates must increase.

Elected state officials are hoping a new bill signed into law will limit taxable valuation growth in a handful of counties. Soon, some state lawmakers will embark on an interim study to reduce property taxes while looking at the state’s education funding formula.

Gov. Larry Rhoden is signing a bill prohibiting the use of eminent domain for carbon pipeline projects in South Dakota.