PIERRE, South Dakota, March 13 -- Gov. Larry Rhoden, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release on March 12, 2025: * * * Gov. Rhoden Appoints Jim Dover and Jamie Stucky to the Board of Technical Education PIERRE, S.D. - Today, the Senate approved Governor Larry Rhoden's appointment of James "Jim" Dover and Jamie Stucky to the South Dakota Board of Technical Education. "Jim Dover and Jamie Stucky will bring strategic vision and strong leadership skills to the Board of Technical Educati more PR

PIERRE, South Dakota, March 13 -- Gov. Larry Rhoden, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release on March 12, 2025: * * * Gov. Rhoden Appoints Miles Beacom and Griffin Petersen to the Board of Regents PIERRE, S.D. - Today, the Senate confirmed Governor Rhoden's appointment of Miles Beacom and Griffin Petersen to the South Dakota Board of Regents. "Miles and Griffin have both shown exceptional leadership in all walks of life," said Governor Larry Rhoden. "They are dedicated problem solv more PR

PIERRE, South Dakota, March 14 -- Gov. Larry Rhoden, R-South Dakota, issued the following statement on the end of the 2025 legislative session: * * * A Historic Session - and a Path Forward We just wrapped up the 2025 legislative session - our 100th in South Dakota's history. It's been quite a ride. Not only did we celebrate this history of our state in this Capitol, but we also navigated a historic succession of power. I stepped into the role of governor mid-session, and that's never happene more PR

PIERRE, South Dakota, March 13 -- Gov. Larry Rhoden, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release on March 12, 2025: * * * Gov. Rhoden Signs 19 Bills into Law PIERRE, S.D. - Today, Governor Larry Rhoden signed the following 19 bills into law: * SB 15 expands the policy advisory committee for animal damage control; * SB 25 clarifies the adoption and use of the plumbing code; * SB 66 revises certain provisions related to capital improvements of state buildings; * SB 76 repeals reportin more PR

PIERRE, South Dakota, March 13 -- Gov. Larry Rhoden, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release on March 12, 2025: * * * Gov. Rhoden Signs Attorney General Jackley's Bills into Law PIERRE, S.D. - Today, Governor Larry Rhoden signed nine bills into law, including six bills that were introduced by Attorney General Marty Jackley. He signed those six bills in a signing ceremony with the Attorney General, and you can find a photo of that signing here. "As stewards of taxpayer dollars, we h more PR

PIERRE, South Dakota, March 11 -- Gov. Larry Rhoden, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release on March 10, 2025: * * * Gov. Rhoden Signs Barber Bill into Law PIERRE, S.D. - Today, Governor Larry Rhoden signed SB 28, which revises provisions relating to licensing fees and license renewal dates for the practice of barbering and declares an emergency. Governor Rhoden has signed 65 bills into law this legislative session. * * * Original text here: https://news.sd.gov/news?id=news_kb_a more PR

PIERRE, South Dakota, March 14 -- Gov. Larry Rhoden, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release on March 13, 2025: * * * Gov. Rhoden Signs Bill to Address Property Taxes PIERRE, S.D. - Today, Governor Larry Rhoden signed his bill to address the rising burden of property taxes on South Dakota homeowners, SB 216. He signed this bill at a signing ceremony in the Capitol Rotunda, and you can find a photo of the signing here. "SB 216 is a win for South Dakota homeowners," said Governor Lar more PR

PIERRE, South Dakota, March 12 -- Gov. Larry Rhoden, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release on March 11, 2025: * * * Gov. Rhoden Signs Pro-Second Amendment Bill and 31 Other Bills into Law PIERRE, S.D. - Today, Governor Larry Rhoden signed HB 1080, a pro-Second Amendment bill, which voids covenants that prohibit or restrict the possession or use of firearms and ammunition. "I am proud that South Dakota is not only the most Second Amendment-friendly state, but also the freest state more PR

PIERRE, South Dakota, March 13 -- Gov. Larry Rhoden, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release on March 12, 2025: * * * Gov. Rhoden VETOES HB 1132 PIERRE, S.D. - Today, Governor Larry Rhoden VETOED HB 1132, which would have expanded the child care assistance program beyond the low-income families that it is meant to prioritize. Governor Rhoden outlined the reasons for his VETO in a letter to the House of Representatives. You can find a copy of the letter here. You can find a picture o more PR

PIERRE, South Dakota, March 13 -- The South Dakota Department of Transportation issued the following news release on March 12, 2025: * * * SDDOT Seeks Public Input for Statewide Active Transportation Plan PIERRE, S.D. - The South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) seeks input from residents and stakeholders to help develop the Statewide Active Transportation Plan. This comprehensive initiative is aimed at enhancing the state's public transportation system by incorporating active tran more PR