Referred Law 21 was a ballot measure encompassing Senate Bill 201, a law that was passed by the South Dakota legislature in ...

According to unofficial election results from the State Secretary's office, thirty-nine female lawmakers will serve; up eight ...

The growth in female representation in South Dakota is part of a trend nationally, though most legislatures don’t have gender ...

Progressive priorities such as abortion rights, grocery tax repeal and legalized recreational marijuana were all defeated.

South Dakota voters rejected a measure that would have made it easier for carbon pipeline developers to construct their ...

This year, South Dakota lawmakers went backward in pay. It was the first time they received less since 2018, when they agreed ...

South Dakota governor will take charge of a $60bn budget and federal agencies including the US Customs and Border Protection ...

CNN reported late Monday that President-elect Donald Trump will nominate South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem for secretary of the ...

With Governor Kristi Noem tapped to lead the Department of Homeland Security under President-elect Donald Trump, a big seat ...

The Republican rampage that propelled Donald Trump to the White House with majorities in the U.S. Senate and possibly the U.S ...

Rhoden, 65, served in the South Dakota Legislature for 16 years across three stints between the House and Senate. According ...

South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem has been nominated to lead the Department of Homeland Security in the new Trump administration.