by jmason | Aug 13, 2026 | Politics
South Dakota’s Ballot Battle: Advocating for Voter VoicesIn a significant legal victory Tuesday, a federal appeals panel affirmed a lower court’s decision that South Dakota lawmakers contravened the First Amendment by advancing the petition submission...
by jmason | Aug 10, 2026 | Politics
Federal aid plays a significant role in sustaining the economy and infrastructure of South Dakota, contributing approximately a quarter of the state’s revenues. This funding supports crucial areas such as disaster recovery, food assistance, healthcare programs...
by jmason | Jul 23, 2026 | Politics
In a significant legislative achievement, the U.S. House has passed the 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), embedding key priorities from Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.). This decision casts a bright spotlight on South Dakota, particularly with...
by jmason | Jul 22, 2026 | Politics
South Dakota’s Political Heat Intensifies as Toby Doeden Targets Aberdeen Business Elites In the heart of South Dakota’s political storm, Toby Doeden has stirred the pot by casting a critical eye on some of Aberdeen’s influential figures. During a...
by jmason | Jul 18, 2026 | Politics
PIERRE, S.D. — The landscape of reproductive rights in South Dakota is witnessing a pivotal lawsuit challenging a newly enacted law that outlaws advertising abortion pills. This lawsuit, initiated by Nancy Turbak Berry, a former Democratic state legislator hailing...
by jmason | Jul 18, 2026 | Politics
In a significant move that highlights ongoing tensions over reproductive rights, a federal judge has halted South Dakota’s efforts to enforce an abortion advertising ban against the nonprofit organization Mayday Health. U.S. District Judge Camela C....
