Politics Jun 07 South Dakota’s Gov. Kristi Noem, Sen. John Thune survive GOP primary By Stephen Groves, Associated Press
Politics Jun 06 2022 South Dakota Primary Election Results South Dakota's election results and maps for the 2022 midterm primary elections. By Stephen Groves, Associated Press
Nation Mar 02 South Dakota lawmakers pass restrictive abortion pill laws under dispute in federal court The South Dakota Legislature has passed a proposal from Gov. Kristi Noem that aims to make the state one of the hardest places in the U.S. to get abortion pills. But it won't actually be enacted unless the state prevails… By Stephen Groves, Associated Press
Education Feb 03 South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem signs transgender athlete ban South Dakota Republican Gov. Kristi Noem has signed a bill that will ban transgender girls and college-age women from playing in school sports leagues that match their gender identity. By Stephen Groves, Associated Press
Health Jan 27 Judge temporarily halts South Dakota Governor Noem’s in-person abortion pill rule Gov. Kristi Noem initiated the rule change through an executive order. It would have required abortion-seekers to return to a doctor to receive the second of two drugs used for a medication abortion. By Stephen Groves, Associated Press
Jan 06 South Dakota makes it harder for women to get abortion meds By Stephen Groves, Associated Press The rule approved Thursday requires women to return to a doctor to receive the second of two drugs used to carry out a medication abortion. Usually women receive both drugs in one visit, but take the second medication at home. Continue reading
Nov 24 South Dakota Supreme Court rules against pot legalization By Stephen Groves, Associated Press Gov. Kristi Noem opposed marijuana legalization as a social ill, but her administration argued in court that the amendment would have broken technical rules of the state constitution. Continue reading
Nov 24 South Dakota Supreme Court rules against voter-backed pot legalization By Stephen Groves, Associated Press Gov. Kristi Noem instigated the legal fight to strike down the amendment passed by voters in November. Continue reading
Sep 07 South Dakota governor orders restrictions on abortion meds By Stephen Groves, Associated Press South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem has issued an executive order to restrict access to abortion medication and make it clear that medicine-induced abortions fall within state law requiring an in-person consultation with a physician. Continue reading
Mar 29 South Dakota governor kills transgender sports bill, but orders restrictrions By Stephen Groves, Associated Press Shortly after the bill died, the governor, who has emerged as a prominent national figure in the GOP, issued two executive orders that Republican lawmakers said amounted to an effort to salvage her reputation with conservatives. Continue reading