Government/Politics

Total 239 Posts

Medicaid cuts in federal budget could hit rural health hard in SD

While the full effects aren't yet known, rural health providers expect bad news and potentially ominous outcomes. "It could lead to people being more sick and also some more people dying before they would otherwise."

South Dakota Job Corps under threat of closure

"We get the kids that fall through the cracks, and the mission is to take someone from poverty and give them an education and training in a trade that can lead to a good job and career."

Dusty Johnson, now a SD gov candidate, shares his priorities

The Pierre native vows to be a uniter and hunt for "the next big thing" to drive the state economy.

Rapid City diving into the sports complex game

From fields of grass to fields of dreams: First $50 million project would provide indoor space for basketball, volleyball, baseball, softball, track and sports performance.

What concealed carry on campus means for South Dakota schools

A new law that will be in effect for the upcoming school year allows students and faculty to lawfully conceal carry firearms and weapons on public campuses.

Fewer eyes on the sky: NWS forecast reductions raise concerns in SD

Effects at the National Weather Service offices in Aberdeen, Rapid City and Sioux Falls include unfilled jobs and fewer weather balloons.

Humanities projects take hit from DOGE federal cuts

Norwegian American Historical Association lost $300,000 history grant but will try to forge ahead with project.
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