by jmason | Feb 3, 2026 | Politics
PIERRE, S.D. — In a notable session at the South Dakota state Capitol, the House Education Committee decisively rejected two controversial bills aimed at easing gun restrictions within educational settings. The session, held on February 3, 2026, saw heated debates and...
by jmason | Feb 3, 2026 | Politics
Michael Klinski, a dedicated freelance reporter at South Dakota News Watch, has reported on a matter of significant interest to the residents of South Dakota and the nation: the sharing of the state’s voter rolls with the U.S. Department of Justice. This development...
by jmason | Feb 3, 2026 | Politics
In a pivotal moment for South Dakota, the state’s legislative members gathered in Pierre to discuss a significant bill poised to affect religious freedoms across the region. Captured prominently in a photograph from February 2025 by Lee Strubinger of South...
by jmason | Jan 31, 2026 | Politics
The South Dakota House unanimously passed SB 2A on Thursday, January 29, marking a significant legislative development that resonates across the state. This proactive deregulatory measure concerning firearm suppressors is designed to align state law with potential...
by jmason | Jan 30, 2026 | Politics
South Dakota’s Senators, John Thune and Mike Rounds, have once again taken the initiative to secure the future water needs of their state. On January 30, 2026, they introduced a bill to Congress that holds significant potential to transform the water landscape...
by jmason | Jan 30, 2026 | Politics
The proposal to repeal Medicaid expansion in South Dakota’s legislature took a significant step forward, stirring a fresh debate across the state as residents and lawmakers grapple with the future of healthcare funding. This move comes on the heels of an...
