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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, investigate complex issues and help voters make informed choices when they go to the polls through accurate, balanced reporting.
Immigration crackdown comes to South Dakota
Impact also includes misinformation, fears and rumors about ICE raids. “People are terrified."
Lutheran Social Services calls Musk's illegal payment claims 'completely baseless'
Tech billionaire Elon Musk accused refugee resettlement programs of receiving federal funds illegally, even though Congress approved the spending.
Ballot measure battle could curtail South Dakota's direct democracy
Since 1898, state voters have had the power to propose a law or amendment at elections. Some Republican legislators want to make the process harder.
SD birthing risks rise as another hospital ends service
The state's strict abortion ban makes South Dakota far less attractive to prospective OB-GYNs and other doctors who can deliver babies.
Noem proposes major cut to tobacco prevention in SD
Critics say it will increase use among children and cost the state nearly $5 million in health care costs.
Child care policy proposals return to Pierre
Report: 39% of South Dakota child care centers can't find enough workers. "The current model we have to child care is not sustainable."
Bill to protect farms from spying could limit access to CAFO data
Measure seeks to stop so-called agro-terrorists from entering or photographing South Dakota farms.