Several voting-related and election security bills from the Secretary of State’s desk have had their day in committee. While not all have passed, it reflects the broader question of how to ensure public trust in the voting process.

One bill could set a higher bar to overcome for landowners who take electric utility companies to court for wildfire damages.

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

The Senate Commerce and Energy Committee passed a bill providing more regulatory authority to the Public Utilities Commission.