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....
by jmason | Jul 17, 2026 | Politics
South Dakota’s Legal Battle: Federal Judge Blocks Anti-Abortion Law, Upholds Free SpeechIn a significant legal development, a federal judge in South Dakota has issued a preliminary injunction against the enforcement of House Bill 1274, a recently passed...
by jmason | Jul 16, 2026 | Politics
Christine Erickson Appoints Jim David as Chief of Staff in Sioux Falls, SDFuture Sioux Falls Mayor Christine Erickson, known for her dedication to the vibrant community of South Dakota’s largest city, has announced the appointment of Jim David as her chief of...