South Dakota governor Kristi Noem faces questions during confirmation hearing for DHS secretary
Kristi Noem, South Dakota's firebrand Republican governor, faced questioning Friday at her confirmation hearing to be secretary of homeland security. Noem, the daughter of a farmer and a former representative from South Dakota, is being questioned before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee.
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South Dakota is sustaining much of its pandemic boost in hunting, fishing and park visits, officials say
PIERRE, S.D. — South Dakota has largely sustained pandemic-era gains in park visitation and license sales for hunting and fishing, according to the Department of Game, Fish and Parks.
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Appropriators updated on pandemic-funds spending
South Dakota state government has met the December 31, 2024, deadline for obligating the more than $1 billion of aid received from the federal government in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. State Finance Commissioner Jim Terwilliger delivered the 27-page progress report on Thursday to the Legislature’s Joint Committee on Appropriations.
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Meet the Americans who still take COVID-19 precautions seriously
People with immune system health problems continue to take precautions against COVID-19 five years into the pandemic.
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SD Sustaining Much Of Its Pandemic Boost In Hunting, Fishing And Park Visits, Officials Say
South Dakota has largely sustained pandemic-era gains in park visitation and license sales for hunting and fishing, according to the Department of Game, Fish and Parks.
How much will school choice bill cost South Dakota? Committee delays vote to find out
The committee deferred a vote on a school choice bill for one week so it can get a definitive answer on how much the proposal would cost the state.
Task force releases first look at the state of child care in South Dakota
A new report released Jan. 10 examines the current state and challenges of early childhood education and care in South Dakota.
Pennsylvania Homes Cost $111K More Now Than 10 Years Ago
America’s home prices have skyrocketed, far outpacing wage growth and inflation: U.S. home values have grown by more than 95%, while average hourly earnings saw a
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State is sustaining much of its pandemic boost in hunting, fishing and park visits, officials say
South Dakota has largely sustained pandemic-era gains in park visitation and license sales for hunting and fishing, according to the Department of Game, Fish and Parks.
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Noem’s proposed Social Services, Human Services cuts worry some lawmakers, health advocates
PIERRE, S.D. (South Dakota Searchlight ... Economic volatility caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, federal protections during the pandemic that temporarily protected people from losing Medicaid coverage, and voter approval of Medicaid expansion made ...
Alternative education on the rise as South Dakota Legislature eyes school choice bill
Kristi Noem's plan, if approved by the South Dakota Legislature, could see the alternative enrollment count continue to increase in the years to come.
Noem’s proposed medical residency cut could worsen SD doctor shortage, opponents say
Health care organizations opposed to Gov. Kristi Noem’s proposed funding cut for the South Dakota medical residency program say the decision could leave the state bereft of doctors. Noem’s proposal comes as South Dakota and the rest of the country grapple with a worsening physician shortage,