Mar 11 GOP state lawmakers refuse to revisit abortion bans, but some say they’ll offer more clarity on rules By Kimberlee Kruesi, Associated Press The Republican-controlled South Dakota Legislature wants to create a video in which medical experts — and the state's attorneys — would explain to doctors and patients when abortions can be legally performed. Continue reading
Mar 07 Watch 8:15 Sen. John Thune on the 2024 race, GOP leadership and funding for Ukraine By Amna Nawaz, Stephanie Kotuby, Alexa Gold When John Thune of South Dakota first won his Senate seat 20 years ago, he made history by defeating a party's Senate leader for the first time in more than 50 years. Today, he's a candidate to replace Mitch McConnell… Continue watching
Feb 23 EPA approves year-round sale of higher ethanol blend in some Midwest states By Scott McFetridge, Associated Press Drivers in eight Midwestern states will be able to fuel up with a higher blend of ethanol throughout the year under a ruled finalized by the Environmental Protection Agency. Continue reading
Feb 04 Oglala Sioux ban South Dakota’s governor from tribal lands over U.S.-Mexico border remarks By Trisha Ahmed, Associated Press A South Dakota tribe has banned Republican Gov. Kristi Noem from the Pine Ridge Reservation after she spoke this week about wanting to send razor wire and security personnel to Texas to help deter immigration at the U.S.-Mexico border and also said… Continue reading
Oct 27 How a rabble-rousing, socialist priest in South Dakota inspired a tradition of direct democracy By Holly Meyer, Associated Press Thanks to a rabble-rousing, socialist priest, it's a milestone year for direct democracy in the U.S. The practice of citizen-originated ballot measures began 125 years ago when South Dakota became the first state to have them. Continue reading
Nov 15 South Dakota passed Medicaid expansion. What’s next? By Laura Santhanam Many of the soon-to-be eligible work in low-income jobs or self-employed, are unable to afford health care coverage on their own and have been excluded from Medicaid under South Dakota’s strict guidelines. Continue reading
Nov 08 T. rex skull fossil from South Dakota to be auctioned in NY for millions By Associated Press A Tyrannosaurus rex skull is expected to sell for $15 million or more at auction in New York next month. Continue reading
Nov 08 Marijuana legalization on the ballot in 5 states By Andrew DeMillo, Associated Press Voters in Arkansas, Maryland, Missouri, North Dakota and South Dakota are deciding on Election Day whether to approve recreational marijuana. The proposals could signal a major shift toward legalization in even the most conservative parts of the country. Continue reading
Nov 05 Watch 5:40 Who South Dakota’s Medicaid expansion vote will impact the most On Election Day, South Dakotans will have the option on their ballot to expand Medicaid coverage, which would likely have outsized benefits for the state’s most vulnerable people. Ali Rogin speaks to Laura Santhanam, who recently returned from a reporting… Continue watching
Nov 01 Hourslong drives and huge bills. Here’s what the pregnant and uninsured face in South Dakota By Laura Santhanam Fear of financial ruin is enough to compel people to gamble with their health. Will South Dakota voters choose to expand Medicaid?… Continue reading