Preview of the 101st South Dakota Legislative Session
On January 13, 2026, the 101st Session of the South Dakota Legislature opens with the Governor’s State of the State Address. The following discusses some of the more significant issues that will be considered during the upcoming session. The Budget Governor Larry...
South Dakota Republican Women Shine at the 2025 NFRW Biennial Convention
Members and clubs of the South Dakota Federation of Republican Women (SDFRW) brought home an impressive array of national awards at the National Federation of Republican Women’s (NFRW) 43rd Biennial Convention held in September 2025 in Orlando, Florida. South Dakota...
Something You Should Know – December 02 Jim Eschenbaum State Chairman SD GOP
Chairman Eschenbaum was interviewed by John Small with Sunny Radio in Sioux Falls recently. Take a listen to his year-end recap and interview. Click Here to Listen
A Statement From the Chairman
The North Dakota Attorney General is suggesting that South Dakota is, “impeding interstate commerce” by banning the use of eminent domain for carbon dioxide pipeline projects, and threatening to sue the State of South Dakota over it. HB1052 was passed by the...
Congratulations Dan Hargreaves!
Congratulations to our Aurora County Chairman, Dan Hargreaves. Dan received the Humanitarian of the year award at the SD Right to Life Convention in Pierre today. Dan has a long history serving SD Right to Life, including being a past State President. Dan is an...
Teacher’s Compensation Review Board Summer Study Recap
Hello District 9 Happy Fall everybody! With school back in session, for the 25–26 year, I thought it would be appropriate to recap the recommendations from the Teachers Compensation Review Boards summer study. As a reminder, the blue ribbon task force was started in...
Gov. Rhoden Seeks Public Input on District 16 Vacancy
PIERRE, S.D. – Today, Governor Larry Rhoden requested public input on filling the District 16 House of Representatives vacancy, which includes the counties of Lincoln, Turner, and Union. This seat was formerly held by Representative Richard Vasgaard, whose leadership...
