Fact briefs
Total 154 Posts
Fact brief: Is SD's point-of-sale tax rate at an all-time high?
An ad from Dusty for Governor claims that Larry Rhoden's and Jon Hansen supported legislation that led to the "highest tax rate in South Dakota's history."
Fact brief: Did Dusty Johnson lead the House in charter-flight expenses?
A claim from an ad attacking South Dakota gubernatorial candidate Dusty Johnson claims the House representative spent more on chartered flight than any of his cohorts.
Fact brief: Has SD ever elected a woman to the US Senate?
As of 2026, 64 women from 34 states have served in the United States Senate.
Fact brief: Was an east-west split of Dakota Territory considered?
A retrospective released by the state of South Dakota on the 125th anniversary of statehood noted that other proposals had support.
Fact brief: Does SD have any laws about Automatic License Plate Readers?
Flock Safety’s Automatic License Plate Readers (ALPR) are operational in 49 states, including South Dakota.
Fact brief: Has SD always used lethal injection for executions?
Jack McCall was the state's first execution in 1877. He was convicted of killing Wild Bill Hickok in Deadwood.
Fact brief: Have there been regular examples of voter fraud in SD elections?
South Dakota lawmakers approved a bill this legislative session that will allow individuals and election officials to challenge voters' citizenship.