SD Legislature

South Dakota State Representative Ray Ring of Vermillion has introduced a bill to the current legislative session that would end sales-tax on food in South Dakota.

A judge has ruled on Initiated Measure 22. Sarah Rabern with the Attorney General's Office issued the statement.

The Legislature approved a budget which does not raise taxes. They finished dealing with over 400 proposals to change South Dakota law Friday March 14 at about 7:30 pm.

Governor Dennis Daugaard has vetoed his first bill this legislative session

Both Houses of the South Dakota legislature have passed "wink and a nod" legislation dealing with texting while driving.

Roulette Wheels, Dice/Craps, and Keno may be added to the gambling options in Deadwood. It will take voter approval.

Dakota Rural Action of South Dakota lobbies against the uranium mine proposed in western South Dakota and for the sale of raw milk, and other unique issues.

Rep. Steve Hickey explained his bill to repeal the death penalty to a House committee on Friday.

According to testimony from the state's technical institutes given in Pierre, South Dakota Tech Schools are number #1 in the country for completion rates.

The South Dakota Legislature has agreed to create two college scholarship programs.