On July 7th, the Encompassing Youth Reform Conference was held in Sioux Falls. This event was hosted by Representatives Schwans, Soye, Baxter, Novstrup and Senator Hohn. There were 33 House and Senate Representatives in attendance, as well as 7 Superintendents from...
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Republican National Committee (RNC) Chairman Michael Whatley released the following statement on the one-year anniversary of the assassination attempt on President Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania: “One year ago, America witnessed an attempt to end...
Happy 249th Birthday, America! Heavenly Father, Creator of all, we come before You on this 4th of July with grateful hearts, acknowledging You as the Giver of Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness. You are the source of all that is good, the foundation of true...
Data centers are generating a lot of conversation. Mostly positive conversation. I am 58 years old, and I remember a time when new technology scared me. I remember asking my dad, as a rattled kid, WILL THIS WORK? Whether it was pushing on a wrench, throwing a lever on...
Senator Kevin Jensen District 16 It’s hard to know where to start when talking about a proposed new prison for South Dakota. I have been trying to make sense of everything and offering other ideas for almost 2 years now. I believe there are much better solutions than...
Reprinted with permission from Norman Woods Norman Woods, May 26, 2025 Congress is working on a big package of changes to the federal budget, and one of the proposals could make it easier for families in all 50 states to choose where their kids go to school—public or...
For Immediate Release: June 5, 2025 Contact: [email protected] (Pierre, S.D.) – South Dakota’s 66 county auditors will begin the voter list maintenance process this summer, continuing the state’s longstanding commitment to clean, accurate, and secure elections....
Tomorrow, Governor Larry Rhoden will bring his Open for Opportunity Tour to Aberdeen and Mobridge. Governor Rhoden continues to engage in meaningful conversations with South Dakotans across the state. He encourages local leaders and community members to join him for...
May 30th, 2025 May is graduation season. Kids across South Dakota are looking forward to enjoying the summer, and they’re also looking ahead to whatever comes next. Hopefully, they have the opportunity to enjoy the warm summer weather – then get to work on whatever...
The Republican National Committee (RNC) conducted its Spring Training in Miami, Florida, from May 14 to May 16, 2025, to equip state leaders with effective party strategies and leadership skills for winning elections in the upcoming primaries. State Chairman Jim...
