South Dakota approves a new law protecting utilities from wildfire lawsuits if they file mitigation plans, as wind-driven fires erupt in the Black Hills.

After working alongside business leaders on a framework, Dusty Johnson has come up with a plan to use $2 million from the future fund to invest in a new initiative called “Launch South Dakota.” ...

Before Veto Day, here’s an overview of what happened to some of the nearly 100 education-related bills that came up this sessionin the SD Legislature.

Gov. Larry Rhoden signed two bills Thursday that he says will deliver the largest property tax cut in South Dakota history.

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — While current South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden and current state Speaker of the House Jon Hansen trail in a poll from KELOLAND News and Emerson College on the state’s ...

The planned Smithfield project and the voiced opposition to it were a question at Gov. Larry Rhoden’s news conference ...

The Senate voted 20-13 to approve House changes to SB 245, which would create a homeowner property tax reduction fund and direct future sales-tax revenue into it.

South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden signed bills recognizing tribal police as law enforcement and required translators in hearings ...

Sioux Falls school board members have mixed feelings about this year’s legislative session. In their March 9 meeting, board members applauded the passage of House Bill 1082, which would cover the cost ...

South Dakota Republican Gov. Larry Rhoden will decide if the state helps to pay for some school meals after the state Senate voted 20-14 to endorse the idea. If Rhoden signs House Bill 1082 into law, ...

Governor Rhoden signed SB 113 on Tuesday, a bill that will increase the penalty for preventing the practice of religion.