The Department “plays a crucial role in protecting our most vulnerable children, ensuring they receive the quality education ...

A long-time lobbyist and legislative observer stopped in Mitchell Thursday offering his analysis of the general election and ...

Sen. Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) introduced legislation on Thursday to eliminate the Department of Education, a move that would have ...

The unknowns are the most concerning pieces of the puzzle currently,” said Heath Larson, the Associated School Boards of South Dakota executive director.

Sen. Mike Rounds (R-South Dakota) introduced the “Returning Education to Our States Act” to the Senate on Thursday afternoon, ...

The new approach from state leaders reflects the markedly different political reality Democrats face heading into Trump’s ...

South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem built a national profile that had fellow Republicans buzzing about her future. Lawmakers ...

The New York Times ... he would nominate South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem, an early supporter of his 2024 campaign, to lead the ...

Kristi Noem's odds of being Donald Trump's 2024 running mate deteriorated sharply after she wrote about shooting her puppy.

South Dakota has no income tax. The combined state and local sales tax rate is fairly low when compared to other states. But, sales tax in South Dakota applies to both groceries and clothing.

As for who would run for Johnson's U.S. House seat in 2026, state Sen. Casey Crabtree of Madison is a name that pops up ...

Kristi Noem might play in the new administration ... Schaff foresees a very competitive race. The South Dakota Governor’s Office did not respond to a request for comment regarding her plans.