South Dakota Governor Signs Bills to Cut Homeowner Property Taxes
New laws rely on higher sales taxes to fund property tax relief for homeowners
South Dakota Governor Signs 153 Bills Into Law
South Dakota Supreme Court Upholds 'Stand Your Ground' Shooting
Lifestyle
South Dakota House Rejects Statewide School Cell Phone Ban
Lawmakers say issue should be decided at local level, not by state mandate

South Dakota House Revives Bill to Ban Phones in Classrooms
Lawmakers add amendment to revive proposal after initial committee rejection.
School Lunch Bill Advances To Senate
South Dakota bill aims to reduce costs for low-income families
Crime
South Dakota PUC Warns Consumers About Scams
Commission urges residents to be wary of unknown callers and common phone scams.

Four Siouxland Recruits Graduate from 200th Law Enforcement Class
The ceremony will honor the program's impact on law enforcement in South Dakota.
South Dakota Attorney General Reports 6% Drop in Crime
Serious crimes like homicides and assaults saw an 8% decline in 2025.
Politics
South Dakota Legislature Reaches Final Day of Regular Session
Key votes on workforce verification and infrastructure funding still ahead on last day of session.

South Dakota Governor Signs Bill to Recognize Tribal Police as Law Enforcement
New law extends legal protections to tribal officers assisting state and local authorities
South Dakota Reaches Settlement with Mayday Health Over Abortion Pill Ads
Attorney General Jackley says company agreed to remove deceptive and unlawful advertisements in the state.