PIERRE, South Dakota, Feb. 13 -- Gov. Larry Rhoden, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release on Feb. 12, 2025: * * * Gov. Rhoden Appoints Tim Czmowski to District 6 House Seat PIERRE, S.D. - Today, Governor Larry Rhoden announced the appointment of Tim Czmowski to the open House seat for District 6, which includes portions of Lincoln County. "It is my honor to appoint Tim Czmowski," said Governor Larry Rhoden. "He will bring a servant heart, creativity, and a strong work ethic to th  more

PIERRE, South Dakota, Feb. 11 -- Gov. Larry Rhoden, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release on Feb. 10, 2025: * * * Gov. Rhoden Signs 14 Bills into Law FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Josie Harms PIERRE, S.D. - Today, Governor Larry Rhoden signed the following 14 bills into law: * SB 1 updates references to certain federal motor carrier regulations; * SB 2 increases civil penalties for commercial driver violations; * SB 5 permits a sheriff to charge a fee for service of process,  more

PIERRE, South Dakota, Feb. 14 -- Gov. Larry Rhoden, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release on Feb. 13, 2025: * * * Gov. Rhoden Signs HB 1034 and Four Other Bills into Law PIERRE, S.D. - Today, Governor Larry Rhoden signed HB 1034, which makes an appropriation for costs related to the suppression of wildfires impacting the state and to declare an emergency. The Governor also signed the following four bills into law: * SB 17 clarifies when a political committee must file certain ca  more

PIERRE, South Dakota, Feb. 13 -- Gov. Larry Rhoden, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release on Feb. 12, 2025: * * * Gov. Rhoden Signs Open Meeting Laws Bill PIERRE, S.D. - Today, Governor Larry Rhoden signed SB 74, which requires the publication and review of an explanation of the open meeting laws of this state. "This bill will help ensure our public servants are educated about their important duties of service on public boards, commissions, or councils. I will continue to set an   more

PIERRE, South Dakota, Feb. 14 -- Gov. Larry Rhoden, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release on Feb. 13, 2025: * * * Gov. Rhoden Unveils Plan to Address Property Tax Burden PIERRE, S.D. - Today, Governor Larry Rhoden announced his plan to address the property tax burden on owner-occupied property in South Dakota: SB 216A. He made the announcement at his weekly legislative press conference, and he was joined by the ten members of the property tax working group from both the South Dako  more

PIERRE, South Dakota, Feb. 15 -- Gov. Larry Rhoden, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release on Feb. 14, 2025: * * * Gov. Rhoden Announces Expansion of Highway Patrol in Sioux Falls PIERRE, S.D. - Today, Governor Larry Rhoden announced a major force expansion of the South Dakota Highway Patrol in the Sioux Falls area. This public safety enhancement was announced at a press conference at the Sioux Falls Public Safety Campus. "This squad will support local law enforcement to fight cri  more

PIERRE, South Dakota, Feb. 14 -- The South Dakota Department of Transportation issued the following news release: * * * SDDOT Reminders about Upcoming 2025 Spring Load Restrictions Under the authority of SDCL 32-22-24, Highway Maintaining Authorities may restrict loads anytime between February 15 to April 30 to protect their highways from break-up during the spring thaw. "To prevent roadway damage and preserve our critical infrastructure, it can become necessary to temporarily restrict load  more

PIERRE, South Dakota, Feb. 11 -- The South Dakota Department of Transportation issued the following news release: * * * SDDOT Seeks Public Input for Brookings Area Transportation Plan Contact: Katrina Burckhard, Planning Engineer, 605-773-6641 BROOKINGS, S.D. - The South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT), in conjunction with the City of Brookings, will hold a public meeting open house to introduce and receive public input for the development of a long-range transportation plan for  more

PIERRE, South Dakota, Feb. 13 -- Gov. Larry Rhoden, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release on Feb. 12, 2025: * * * South Dakota Law Enforcement Supports Construction of a New Prison PIERRE, S.D. - Three South Dakota Law Enforcement associations issued statements of support for the construction of a new prison. The South Dakota State's Attorneys Association, the South Dakota Sheriffs Association, and the South Dakota Police Chiefs Association agreed over the need for a new correctio  more