PIERRE, South Dakota, March 21 -- Gov. Larry Rhoden, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Rhoden Establishes Child Support Commission PIERRE, S.D. - Today, Governor Larry Rhoden established the Child Support Commission. This commission is made possible throug h Executive Order 2025-02. "One of my biggest priorities is to keep South Dakotans safe - especially our kids. Children deserve love and support from both parents," said Governor Larry Rhoden. "Establishing thi more PR

PIERRE, South Dakota, March 18 -- Gov. Larry Rhoden, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Rhoden Offers Black Hills Land to President Trump for "National Garden of American Heroes" March 18, 2025 Contact: Josie Harms PIERRE, S.D. - Today, Governor Larry Rhoden sent a letter to President Donald J. Trump proposing a location in the Black Hills in site of Mount Rushmore as a location for the "National Garden of American Heroes." You can find the letter here. "Five  more PR

PIERRE, South Dakota, March 18 -- Gov. Larry Rhoden, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Rhoden Signs Agriculture Bills on National Agriculture Day March 18, 2025 Contact: Josie Harms PIERRE, S.D. - Today, Governor Larry Rhoden signed six agriculture bills in honor of National Agriculture Day. "Ag is King in South Dakota, and as a lifelong West River Rancher, I am deeply committed to ensuring that it thrives," said Governor Larry Rhoden. "These bills are an imp more PR

PIERRE, South Dakota, March 19 -- Gov. Larry Rhoden, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Rhoden Signs Education Bills into Law March 19, 2025 Contact: Josie Harms PIERRE, S.D. - Today, Governor Larry Rhoden signed four education bills into law. "We are investing in our state's talented students. They are the future of our workforce and the future of South Dakota," said Governor Larry Rhoden. "As kids grow up here in South Dakota, it is my hope that they will ha more PR

PIERRE, South Dakota, March 20 -- Gov. Larry Rhoden, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Rhoden Signs Public Safety Bills into Law PIERRE, S.D. - Today, Governor Larry Rhoden signed five public safety bills into law, including HB 1230, which heightens penalties for distribution of fentanyl.  "I will always prioritize public safety - it's a key part of keeping South Dakota strong, safe, and free," said Governor Larry Rhoden. "By signing these bills today, we continu more PR

PIERRE, South Dakota, March 21 -- Gov. Larry Rhoden, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Rhoden Signs South Dakota Values Bills into Law PIERRE, S.D. - Governor Larry Rhoden signed three bills into law to protect South Dakota values yesterday. "South Dakota is a place where commonsense values remain common, and these bills reinforce that fact," said Governor Larry Rhoden. "These bills promote strong families, safety in education, and freedom from the 'woke' agenda  more PR

RAPID CITY, South Dakota, March 20 -- The South Dakota School of Mines and Technology issued the following news release: * * * Mines Doctoral Student Wins First Place for Research Poster on Sustainable Agricultural Bioplastics A South Dakota Mines doctoral student earned first place for his research on a sprayable hybrid biopolymer mulch aimed at promoting sustainable agricultural production. Md Woashib Shikder, from the Mines Karen M. Swindler Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering more PR

RAPID CITY, South Dakota, March 19 -- The South Dakota School of Mines and Technology issued the following news release: * * * Mines Geology Professor Awarded NSF CAREER Grant to Study Black Hills Uplift With over a million acres of rugged forests and towering peaks, the Black Hills are an adventurer's dream--offering endless opportunities for hiking, biking, kayaking, rock climbing and camping. But beyond its outdoor thrills, the region is also a geologist's treasure trove, its unique lands more PR

PIERRE, South Dakota, March 21 -- Gov. Larry Rhoden, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Rhoden RhoundUp One of my favorite parts of serving the people of South Dakota is visiting communities around the state. I like to look folks in the eye, shake their hands, and gain an understanding of the challenges and opportunities that they face. I recently launched my Open for Opportunity Tour across the state. The first week of visits was pretty great. You can keep track of ou more PR

PIERRE, South Dakota, March 18 -- Gov. Larry Rhoden, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release on March 17, 2025: * * * Gov. Rhoden Launches the Rhoden RhoundUp PIERRE, S.D. - Today, Governor Larry Rhoden launched the Rhoden RhoundUp, a short video series recapping each day of his Open for Opportunity tour. You can find the first video here. "The Rhoden RhoundUp gives South Dakotans a chance to see firsthand all the important things I am doing to keep South Dakota Open for Opportunit more PR

PIERRE, South Dakota, March 19 -- Gov. Larry Rhoden, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release on March 18, 2025: * * * Gov. Rhoden Offers Black Hills Land to President Trump for "National Garden of American Heroes" PIERRE, S.D. - Today, Governor Larry Rhoden sent a letter to President Donald J. Trump proposing a location in the Black Hills in site of Mount Rushmore as a location for the "National Garden of American Heroes." You can find the letter here. "Five years ago, in an Indepe more PR

PIERRE, South Dakota, March 19 -- Gov. Larry Rhoden, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release on March 18, 2025: * * * Gov. Rhoden Signs Agriculture Bills on National Agriculture Day PIERRE, S.D. - Today, Governor Larry Rhoden signed six agriculture bills in honor of National Agriculture Day. "Ag is King in South Dakota, and as a lifelong West River Rancher, I am deeply committed to ensuring that it thrives," said Governor Larry Rhoden. "These bills are an important show of support  more PR

PIERRE, South Dakota, March 18 -- Gov. Larry Rhoden, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release on March 17, 2025: * * * Gov. Rhoden Signs Economic Opportunity Bills into Law PIERRE, S.D. - Today, Governor Larry Rhoden signed 10 bills to promote economic opportunity. "South Dakota is the freest state in the nation, and our economy is unmatched," said Governor Larry Rhoden. "By signing these bills, I am ensuring that South Dakota remains Open for Opportunity and that our economy contin more PR