Judge dismisses a lawsuit over South Dakota abortion-rights measure that voters rejected
A South Dakota judge has dismissed a lawsuit that an anti-abortion group filed in June targeting an abortion rights measure that voters went on to reject
How popular is Gov. Kristi Noem? Poll assesses top lawmakers as South Dakota looks to 2026
Attention is already turning to 2026, when South Dakota will elect a new governor as well as hold races for U.S. Senate.
Trump expected to choose South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem for Homeland Security secretary, source says
President-elect Donald Trump is expected to select South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem to fill the role of Homeland Security secretary, according to reports on Tuesday.

South Dakota, Senate and Department of Education

Republican John Thune of South Dakota is elected the next Senate majority leader
South Dakota Republican introduces bill to eliminate Department of Education
Sen. Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) introduced legislation on Thursday to eliminate the Department of Education, a move that would have the support of President-elect Trump. The proposal would get rid of the federal agency and move all critical programs to other departments.
South Dakota Sen. Mike Rounds introduces bill to eliminate U.S. Department of Education
South Dakota rejects abortion rights measure and votes down recreational marijuana
Voters in South Dakota have rejected a proposal to add protections for abortion rights to the state constitution, preserving a near-total ban there.
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Trump says he will nominate South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem to head Homeland Security Department
Trump says he will nominate South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem to head Homeland Security Department WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. -- Trump says he will nominate South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem to head Homeland Security Department. 24/7 coverage of breaking news and live ...
How Trump's plan to close the Department of Education could impact South Dakota schools
The unknowns are the most concerning pieces of the puzzle currently,” said Heath Larson, the Associated School Boards of South Dakota executive director.
How will the 2024 election impact business and family moves in South Dakota?
According to U-Haul migration data from more than 2 million transactions, more trucks left California than entered in 2020.
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Dusty Johnson talks about fellow South Dakota Leaders
The newly-reelected Dusty Johnson describes fellow South Dakotans Kristi Noem and John Thune as quote “tremendous leaders and tremendous patriots.” President-elect Donald Trump picked Noem to be secretary of the Department of Homeland Security,
South Dakota Senator Thune on Trump Cabinet
Former Vice President Mike Pence is urging GOP senators to reject President-elect Trump’s nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) because of his views on abortion. In a statement from his conservative nonprofit Advancing American Freedom on Friday, Pence said Kennedy’s nomination “is an abrupt…