The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee has approved the Federal Maritime Commission Reauthorization Act of 2025, a bipartisan bill led by U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) aimed at strengthening oversight of international ocean shipping and protecting American economic interests. Introduced in June, the legislation reauthorizes the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) through fiscal year 2029 and expands its authority to investigate unfair trade practices

Governor Larry Rhoden has announced plans to establish the Correctional Rehabilitation Task Force, a new advisory group focused on expanding rehabilitation services as South Dakota prepares for a new state prison. The task force will be created by Executive Order, pending the passage of draft legislation scheduled for a vote during the Special Session on Tuesday, September 23.

Governor Larry Rhoden today announced the appointment of Annie Hoffman as a circuit judge in the Second Circuit. Hoffman will fill the vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Doug Hoffman. In a statement, Governor Rhoden praised the appointment. “Annie is an exceptional lawyer who is concise, thoughtful, and possesses deep intellect. The people of South Dakota will be well-served by her,” said Governor Rhoden. “I am confident she will instill faith in the due process and h

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Becky Haenfler, a middle school English Language Arts teacher from the Avon School District, has been named the 2026 South Dakota Teacher of the Year. South Dakota Secretary of Education Joseph Graves announced the award at a banquet held in Fort Pierre, South Dakota. Graves commented on Haenfler’s reputation and teaching approach. “Becky Haenfler has a wonderful reputation at Avon School District as being an engaging educator whose teaching style gets kids excited about r

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Governor Larry Rhoden, along with 30 other governors, has sent a letter to congressional leaders urging them to take action against Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), commonly known as drones, that pose a threat to critical infrastructure and public safety. The letter, addressed to Senate Majority Leader John Thune, Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, and Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer, highlights the growing concern

A University of South Dakota (USD) art professor has been terminated after making a series of insensitive remarks online regarding the death

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The House has passed the annual defense bill, and it includes major wins for South Dakota. From funding for Ellsworth Air Force Base to a new vehicle shop in Watertown, discover which of Representative Dusty Johnson's priorities were included in the latest defense package.