James Nord, Associated Press Updated 2:11 pm PST, Wednesday, January 9, 2019 FILE - In this Jan 13, 2016 file photo, South Dakota Supreme Court Chief Justice David Gilbertson speaks to lawmakers during his State of the Judiciary message at the state Capitol in Pierre, S.D. The chief justice of the South Dakota Supreme Court is set to deliver an address to the Legislature. It will be his 17th address. The speech will focus on issues that affected the judiciary last year and the state judicial system's goals for the coming year. less FILE - In this Jan 13, 2016 file photo, South Dakota Supreme Court Chief Justice David Gilbertson speaks to lawmakers during his State of the Judiciary message at the state Capitol in Pierre, S.D. The chief ... more Photo: James Nord, AP Photo: James Nord, AP Image … [Read more...] about Chief justice seeks new mental health court in Sioux Falls
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The Latest: GOP leader: Noem excited to move state forward
Updated 1:02 pm PST, Tuesday, January 8, 2019 South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem gives her first State of the State address in Pierre, S.D., Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2019. Noem outlined priorities including connecting more people to high-speed internet. South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem gives her first State of the State address in Pierre, S.D., Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2019. Noem outlined priorities including connecting more people to high-speed internet. Photo: James Nord, AP Photo: James Nord, AP Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Image 1 of 1 South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem gives her first State of the State address in Pierre, S.D., Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2019. Noem outlined priorities including connecting more people to high-speed internet. South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem gives her first State of the State … [Read more...] about The Latest: GOP leader: Noem excited to move state forward
Organizers raise $162K from big donors for Noem inaugural
James Nord, Associated Press Updated 3:47 pm PST, Friday, January 4, 2019 FILE - In this Nov. 20, 2018, file photo, South Dakota Gov.-elect Kristi Noem waves in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington. Organizers of South Dakota Gov.-elect Kristi Noem's inaugural celebration have raised at least $162,500 from roughly 30 large donors including major health systems, big energy companies and state industry groups. Top-tier donations to the city of Pierre's inaugural committee include $12,500 from Avera Health, $10,000 from biofuels producer POET and $10,000 from Keystone XL oil pipeline developer TransCanada. less FILE - In this Nov. 20, 2018, file photo, South Dakota Gov.-elect Kristi Noem waves in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington. Organizers of South Dakota Gov.-elect Kristi Noem's inaugural celebration ... more Photo: Andrew Harnik, AP … [Read more...] about Organizers raise $162K from big donors for Noem inaugural
After close governor race, Sutton hints at political future
James Nord, Associated Press Updated 3:00 pm PST, Friday, December 14, 2018 FILE - in this Oct. 23, 2018 file photo, Democratic Gubernatorial candidate South Dakota Sen. Billie Sutton appears at a debate in Sioux Falls, S.D. In the weeks since Sutton came closer to the governor's office than any Democrat in decades, his campaign has been unusually active for an unsuccessful candidate, sending out fundraising pleas hinting that there's more to come from the departing state senator and former professional rodeo cowboy. (Briana Sanchez/The Argus Leader via AP File) less FILE - in this Oct. 23, 2018 file photo, Democratic Gubernatorial candidate South Dakota Sen. Billie Sutton appears at a debate in Sioux Falls, S.D. In the weeks since Sutton came closer to the governor's ... more Photo: Briana Sanchez, AP … [Read more...] about After close governor race, Sutton hints at political future
Ballot measure planned if lawmakers don’t fulfill tax cuts
James Nord, Associated Press Updated 3:16 pm PST, Wednesday, December 12, 2018 In this June 26, 2018, photo, Rep. Don Haggar responds to some friendly ribbing after being chosen as House Pro Temp before the State of address in Pierre, S.D. The organization backed by billionaire brothers David and Charles Koch is proposing a ballot question to simply phase in a half-cent sales tax cut over five years. The group wants the Republican-controlled Legislature to pass the rate cuts, but the ballot question is a "fallback," State Director Haggar said Wednesday, Dec. 12. (Cory Myers/The Argus Leader via AP) less In this June 26, 2018, photo, Rep. Don Haggar responds to some friendly ribbing after being chosen as House Pro Temp before the State of address in Pierre, S.D. The organization backed by billionaire brothers ... more Photo: Cory Myers, AP … [Read more...] about Ballot measure planned if lawmakers don’t fulfill tax cuts