Study rates South Dakota best state for physicians to practice
South Dakota was rated the best state for physicians to practice according to a study conducted by WalletHub. The study compared the 50 states...
Grant County is named healthiest county in South Dakota
Grant County in northeastern South Dakota has been recognized for being the healthiest county in South Dakota, according to the ninth annual County Health...
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. In the end, the governor’s...
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 recent legislative session.  The letter...
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 March 26 and, if needed,...
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 against pharmaceutical companies who manufacture...
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 their final budget deliberations, legislators...
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 Bill. The bill includes...
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 Committee on Appropriations (JCA)...
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 Program was included in the...
