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

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

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

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 ...

to determine legislative leadershipfor the 2025-2026 Legislative term. Jim Mehlhaff will be the majority leader of the South ...

Learn about South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem, President-elect Donald Trump's reported pick for Homeland Security secretary.

Attention is already turning to 2026, when South Dakota will elect a new governor as well as hold races for U.S. Senate.

With voters declining to enshrine a right to abortion in the State Constitution, South Dakota will continue to have one of ...

Big shake-ups in South Dakota legislative leadership ...

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

Now that South Dakota's 2024 election is in the books, it's time to take a deep breath and step away from politics for a few ...