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South Dakota News Watch is one of the few news organizations in the state with a full-time reporter who lives in Pierre. These stories explain how what happens in the Capitol impacts all residents, hold publicly elected leaders accountable and help voters make informed choices when they go to the polls through accurate, balanced reporting.
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The town halls, discussions and community gatherings are intended to increase civic engagement and help people be informed.
Poll: What South Dakotans think about their political leaders
Most enjoy high approval ratings, though national positions are weighing on a couple. Challengers struggle with name recognition.
Major power line expansions will fuel future growth in SD
The $30 billion plans would support production of more energy and wider growth in the region. "Transmission infrastructure supports all development."
House poll: Jackley leads with many undecided
The AG trailed behind the leaders in the governor's race, but his move to the House race appears to have paid off.
Governor poll: Rhoden, Johnson lead but Doeden, Hansen surge
Republican voters support incumbent Gov. Larry Rhoden and U.S. Rep. Dusty Johnson, but Doeden and Hansen are pulling in voters.
Rhoden appoints new Corrections secretary
Opponents of the new prison raised concerns about the "chaos" in the DOC. A former corrections officer claims he faced retribution for complaining about problems at the Jameson Prison.
As more communities embrace tax increment financing, the tiff over TIFs heats up
Tax increment financing (TIF) districts have become a go-to tool for cities and counties to spur economic development. As the number of TIFs grows, so does the debate.