Legislators fail to override vetoes; select two summer studies
The South Dakota legislature officially concluded when legislators convened to discuss and vote on gubernatorial vetoes this past Monday....
JCA provides budget guidance to state departments
The Joint Appropriations Committee (JCA) provided a letter of intent to state department leaders regarding provider rates approved in the...
Governor expected to veto gun bills; signs budget bills
The regular run of the South Dakota legislative session concluded on March 9. Legislators will gather in Pierre on...
South Dakota files suit against opioid manufacturers
South Dakota joined the ranks of 15 other states on Wednesday by filing a lawsuit in State Circuit Court...
Legislative session concludes; health care providers receive Medicaid increase
The 93rd South Dakota legislature concluded March 9 after a rush to finalize the state budget. As part of...
Legislative session ends; funding levels set
The 93rd Session of the South Dakota Legislature concluded its work late this afternoon with passage of the General...
Appropriations in spotlight as SD legislative session nears end
As the 93rd Session of the South Dakota Legislature enters its final day, the focus has shifted to the...
Joint Appropriations tackles funding questions; Residency program stays
Last week the Department of Health moved through the budget setting process. The funding for the Rural Family Residency...
SD legislative session nears end
The 93rd Session of the South Dakota Legislature has entered the “home stretch”, with four days left to craft...
Flu cases tapering off; FluMist nasal vaccine coming back
There are signs that the flu season may be tapering off as the number of cases across the United...