South Dakota Advances SNAP Benefits Overhaul Targeting Soda Purchases

by jmason | Feb 5, 2026 | Politics

The state of South Dakota is making headlines as its House of Representatives approves a fresh legislative measure specifically targeting the use of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. The measure, which bans the purchase of “soft...

South Dakota Lawmakers Propose Historic Bill to Criminalize Abortion

by jmason | Feb 4, 2026 | Politics

South Dakota stands at the forefront of a legislative showdown as two local lawmakers introduce a groundbreaking bill intended to criminalize abortion statewide. This far-reaching proposal, introduced by State Representative Tony Randolph and State Senator John...

South Dakota Advances HB 1095: A Step Toward Electoral Reform

by jmason | Feb 4, 2026 | Politics

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South Dakota Legislative Committee Rejects Bills to Loosen Gun Restrictions

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...

South Dakota’s Voter Rolls Under Review: A Local Perspective

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...

South Dakota Legislature Faces Pivotal Religious Freedom Bill

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...