Category Archives: Local/State Headlines
House Passes Bill to Allow Concealed Weapons on College Campuses
PIERRE, S.D. (SDBA) -- The South Dakota House approved a controversial bill today (Thursday) allowing holders of enhanced concealed carry permits to bring firearms onto public university and technical...
Ian Rambo Mar 06, 2025
House Passes Bill to Loan School Funds from Housing Program to Douglas District Near Ellsworth
PIERRE, S.D. (SDBA) --- The South Dakota House approved a bill today (Thursday) that provides a $15 million interest-free loan from the state housing infrastructure fund to the Douglas School District...
Ian Rambo Mar 06, 2025
Gov. Rhoden Signs Bill Removing Eminent Domain for Carbon Pipelines
PIERRE - Gov. Larry Rhoden signed a bill that strips eminent domain authority from companies building carbon pipelines Thursday, giving opponents of the Summit Carbon Solutions pipeline final victory....
Ian Rambo Mar 06, 2025
Airport Funding Bill Advances in South Dakota Legislature
PIERRE, S.D. (SDBA) - A bill providing grants for airport terminal improvements across South Dakota moved forward today (Thursday) in the state legislature, despite concerns about funding sources. The...
Ian Rambo Mar 06, 2025
New Tariffs Threaten South Dakota Agriculture with Economic Uncertainty
South Dakota's agricultural community is bracing for significant challenges as new tariffs, announced by the Trump administration, loom on the horizon. With the state's economy heavily reliant on agri...
Jim Kallas Mar 05, 2025
Rhoden says state credit card spending 'won't be an issue'
PIERRE - Gov. Larry Rhoden says his use of state-issued credit cards will not resemble that of his predecessor, Kristi Noem. Noem's credit card records, revealing over $600,000 in charges for high-end...
Ian Rambo Mar 03, 2025