Takeaways from the 2026 South Dakota legislative session
Lawmakers leave Pierre after passing a $7.5B budget that included a modest pay bump for state employees, teachers and Medicaid providers.
Johnson unveils plan to boost entrepreneurship in South Dakota
“Chasing huge companies like TikTok grabs headlines, but building South Dakota means investing in South Dakotans.”
Fact brief: Does SD have some of the highest motorcycle ownership rates?
South Dakota has a short riding season, but does that matter with motorcycle ownership?
Gaming grants: Millions for Deadwood, thousands for rest of state
While the Black Hills town has received $237 million for historic preservation since legal gambling started, the rest of the state has received only $8 million.
Fact brief: Are any nuclear missiles stored in South Dakota?
South Dakota had 15 launch control facilities and 150 missile silos after 1963. Do any remain?
After $237 million spent, Deadwood seeks more gaming proceeds
"We're a small town but we have big-city expenses because of the visitation." Analysis shows that $33 billion has been wagered.
Top 5 legislative developments
A summary of the top headlines out of the South Dakota Legislature.