South Dakota New State Laws Take Effect July 1Every year on July 1 South Dakotans should study up on the new laws that take effect.Dave Roberts
SD Legislature Approves BudgetTeacher salary increase, hemp program get approval as session comes to an end.Dave Roberts
SD Lawmakers at Halfway Mark of Legislative SessionLegislators have settled on revenue projections that are $19 million more than Gov. Kristi Noem's predictions in December.Dave RobertsAssociated Press
Three Sioux Falls Legislative Coffees in FebruaryThe coffees are a forum where you can hear from lawmakers about current bills and submit your questions to be asked on your behalf by a moderator. Beth Warden
Lawmaker Physically RestrainedA heated exchange between two South Dakota Lawmakers grew to the point where one of the representatives allegedly needed to be physically restrained.Beth Warden
Microbreweries Get a Boost From State LegislatureA bill to ease a state production limit and other regulations on microbreweries passed unanimously Thursday through the Senate.Dave Roberts
Doug Barthel Sworn in as State LawmakerAs the South Dakota lawmakers convened in Pierre Tuesday December 5, the group was witness to the swearing in of Doug Barthel to the state House of Representatives.Beth Warden