PIERRE, South Dakota, March 28 -- Gov. Larry Rhoden, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Bridging Our State We recently cut the ribbon on the new Lt. Commander John C. Waldron Bridge over the Missouri River between Pierre and Ft. Pierre. For the next 100 years, this bridge will connect two communities. But more than that, it will connect two sides of our state. The Pierre-Ft. Pierre community is perhaps the best example of East River and West River coming together. Pier more PR

PIERRE, South Dakota, March 24 -- Gov. Larry Rhoden, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Rhoden Asks AG Bondi and ATF Director Patel to Streamline Firearms and Silencer Purchases Gov. Rhoden Asks Attorney General Bondi and ATF Director Patel to Streamline Firearms and Silencer Purchases PIERRE, S.D. - Today, Governor Larry Rhoden sent a letter to United States Attorney General Pam Bondi and Kash Patel, Acting Director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms more PR

PIERRE, South Dakota, March 27 -- Gov. Larry Rhoden, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Rhoden Celebrates South Dakota's Reaffirmed AAA Credit Rating PIERRE, S.D. - Today, Governor Larry Rhoden celebrated Fitch's reaffirmation of South Dakota's AAA credit rating. "South Dakota's economy is thriving, and we are receiving national recognition for our fiscal responsibility," said Governor Larry Rhoden. "We have so much to celebrate, including our 136 th consecutive b more PR

PIERRE, South Dakota, March 28 -- Gov. Larry Rhoden, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Rhoden Issues Executive Order to Support Wildland Fire PIERRE, S.D. - Today, Governor Larry Rhoden signed Executive Order 2025-03, which supports the firefighting efforts of South Dakota Wildland Fire (SDWF). The Executive Order provides standing authorization for South Dakota National Guard resources, including Black Hawk helicopters, to be deployed in support of SDWF firefighti more PR

PIERRE, South Dakota, March 26 -- Gov. Larry Rhoden, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Rhoden Signs Good Government Bills into Law PIERRE, S.D. - Today, Governor Larry Rhoden signed 16 "Good Government" bills into law. "South Dakota is a tremendous example of commonsense regulations and good government, and these bills will build on that," said Governor Larry Rhoden. "The Declaration of Independence clearly states that 'governments are instituted among men' to pr more PR

PIERRE, South Dakota, March 28 -- Gov. Larry Rhoden, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Rhoden Signs Military and Veterans Bills into Law PIERRE, S.D. - Today, Governor Larry Rhoden signed four bills supporting our military and veterans. "As Governor, my goal is to keep South Dakota strong, safe, and free -- and that wouldn't be possible without all of our brave men and women in uniform," said Governor Larry Rhoden. "These bills are a sign of support for all of ou more PR

PIERRE, South Dakota, March 24 -- Gov. Larry Rhoden, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Rhoden Signs Pro-Second Amendment Bills into Law PIERRE, S.D. - Today, Governor Larry Rhoden signed three pro-Second Amendment bills into law. He signed these bills at Boyd's Gunstock in Mitchell during his Open for Opportunity tour. You can find a picture of the signing here. "One of my favorite things about South Dakota is how free we are - especially when it comes to the fre more PR

PIERRE, South Dakota, March 27 -- Gov. Larry Rhoden, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Rhoden Signs Taking Care of People Bills into Law PIERRE, S.D. - Today, Governor Larry Rhoden signed six bills that emphasize taking care of people. "I will always prioritize protecting and caring for the people of the great state of South Dakota, no matter what situation they may face," said Governor Larry Rhoden. "These bills will help ensure that we continue to live in a sta more PR

PIERRE, South Dakota, March 26 -- Gov. Larry Rhoden, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Rhoden to Visit Watertown on Open for Opportunity Tour PIERRE, S.D. - Tomorrow, Governor Larry Rhoden will visit Watertown on his Open for Opportunity tour. Governor Rhoden will highlight the economic opportunities available in Watertown by touring Terex Utilities, which is a leading global manufacturer of bucket trucks and digger derricks for electric utilities. He will do a q more PR