“We have done everything possible to prevent this unfortunate outcome that will impact these employees, our community and ultimately the health of the forest.”

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Gov. Kristi Noem and Attorney General Marty Jackley are offering an extra basic law enforcement certification course for #TribalPolice recruits this summer, but it’s unclear how many will be able to meet the course’s tight deadlines. southdakotasearchlight.com/2024/04/11/noe…

His analysis highlighted the decoupling of housing costs from incomes, posing a challenge for attracting new workers.

By Joshua Haiar

Average first-time homebuyers can expect to spend about two-fifths of their pre-tax income on a monthly payment for a house in South Dakota.

“This situation is unheard of,” said Jared McEntaffer with dakotainstitute

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The Standing Rock Sioux Tribe has banned Gov. #KristiNoem from its reservation, making it the third tribe to banish the governor in reaction to her accusations about Mexican cartel activity on tribal lands. southdakotasearchlight.com/briefs/standin…

Gov. Kristi Noem’s administration has signed a contract amendment raising the maximum spending on workforce recruitment ads starring the governor to $9 million. 

Most of the money comes from an employer tax fund under the governor's control.

Details: southdakotasearchlight.com/2024/04/09/cos…

Gov. Noem’s administration has signed a contract amendment raising the maximum spending on workforce recruitment ads starring the governor to $9 million.

southdakotasearchlight.com/2024/04/09/cos…

Today is a beautiful day to vote, Sioux Falls!!!

The incredibly wonderful and charming poll workers for my precinct said this is the worst turnout they’ve had so far for a local election in the 10+ years they’ve been volunteering.

Governor #KristiNoem said presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump’s new statement on #abortion is “exactly right,” but she didn’t specifically say whether she agrees with his support of several abortion-ban exceptions.
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Fundraising prowess has emerged as a key factor in choosing the next Senate GOP party leader. Since the beginning of his career in Congress, Sen. John Thune has reported raising about $62.5 million. southdakotasearchlight.com/2024/04/08/fun…

Most mountain and plains states have seen reductions in pollutants released to the air, water and soil since 2013, but in South Dakota, toxic releases increased by 16%.

View the sources: southdakotasearchlight.com/2024/04/07/epa…

Schoenbeck said he talked him down, telling him, “You can’t shoot a state senator in the Capitol.”
“He goes, ‘Damn it, you’re right!’ And slams the gun back in his drawer.”

“I was a right-wing nut,” in the eyes of some, he said, recalling his earlier years in politics. “The problem is, they moved the wing on me.” southdakotasearchlight.com/2024/04/05/fro…

Read this great feature by Joshua Haiar

The overseers of South Dakota’s investments have put some money into companies that aim to cash in on artificial intelligence, but the explosion in public interest hasn’t changed the state’s money management strategy. southdakotasearchlight.com/2024/04/05/sou…

'I was a right-wing nut. The problem is, they moved the wing on me.'

Reflections by and about state Sen. Lee Schoenbeck, who entered the Legislature as a 'loose cannon' and leaves as lead obstructor of a faction he calls the 'wackadoodles':
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In response to hundreds of opposition comments, the Game, Fish and Parks Commission curtailed a proposal to expand waterfowl licenses for hunters from other states.

“We’re not always going to rubber-stamp everything,' a commissioner said. #hunting southdakotasearchlight.com/2024/04/04/hun…

“The governor needs to realize we’re a sovereign nation that requires consultation.”

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The state has decided to expand the number of allowable daily phone calls for inmates when tablet-based calling resumes after a pause that contributed to unrest at the penitentiary. southdakotasearchlight.com/2024/04/04/sta…

In response to hundreds of opposition comments, the SD Game Fish & Parks Commission curtailed a proposal to expand waterfowl licenses for hunters from other states.

“We’re not always going to rubber-stamp everything,” said Chair Stephanie Rissler.

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