Fact briefs

Total 145 Posts

Fact brief: Did long coffee lines prompt a police response in SD?

A fact brief on whether nationwide disruptions over a Sept. 7 squishy toy promotion were reported in South Dakota.

Fact brief: Did any SD ballot issue pass by 60% in past 5 years?

A constitutional amendment on the Nov. 3 ballot would raise the threshold for passing such measures.

Fact brief: Do SD voters become ‘inactive’ after not casting a ballot for 4 years?

Absentee voting in South Dakota for the Nov. 3 general election begins on Sept. 18, and the deadline to register or change registration is Oct. 19.

Fact brief: Do people who make over $500K per year qualify for Affordable Care Act subsidies?

Temporary legislation from 2021 to 2025 changed rules on who is eligible for breaks on health insurance.

Fact brief: Does SD have the lowest eligible free/reduced lunch rate among neighboring states?

More students to receive free lunches in South Dakota this school year after new law passed.

Fact brief: Are there maternity care deserts in South Dakota?

Regions with no obstetric clinicians or birthing facilities are most prominent in the Midwest and South.

Fact brief: Did a recent poll specifically ask South Dakotans whether they approve of Trump?

A check of recent reports on the president's popularity.
You've successfully subscribed to South Dakota News Watch
Great! Next, complete checkout for full access to South Dakota News Watch
Welcome back! You've successfully signed in.
Unable to sign you in. Please try again.
Success! Your account is fully activated, you now have access to all content.
Error! Stripe checkout failed.
Success! Your billing info is updated.
Error! Billing info update failed.