Larry Rhoden

In a collaboration across multiple levels of government, Gov. Larry Rhoden is announcing a new public safety initiative he said is going to “keep South Dakotans safe.”

The new 18-bed facility will be used to serve women struggling with substance abuse and addiction.

Gov. Larry Rhoden is setting a special session date to decide the fate of a new men’s prison for Sept. 23.

A new CNBC study ranks South Dakota in the lower half of the country overall for business in 2025. Some state leaders aren’t taking the rank as a negative, but as a goal to move forward.

SDPB asked Gov. Larry Rhoden about potential impacts of an immigration crackdown on farm workers.

The surplus included $41 million in higher-than-expected revenue and $22 million in spending below what was budgeted, state officials said Monday.

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

July 8, we could have details about the location of a new $600 million men’s prison.If something is recommended in the prison task force meeting, the Legislature will need a 2/3 vote to move the project forward.

Department of Corrections Secretary Kellie Wasko is facing criticism from some members of the Project Prison Reset Task Force.

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.