Scientific survey of 500 registered voters also shows opposition to issue on gender in state government references but ...

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Teacher pay has risen in South Dakota. The bad news: Educators are losing purchasing power at an even greater rate.

Clarity will begin to emerge Nov. 5, when voters select representatives from the state’s 35 districts. Republican leadership ...

Republican Public Utilities Commission chair takes break from re-election effort but still aims for another term in Pierre.

The former Republican who believes in limited government and a strong border faces long odds against incumbent Dusty Johnson. Democratic U.S. House candidate Sheryl Johnson stands on Main Street in ...

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If passed, this abortion measure would enshrine the right to abortion in the South Dakota Constitution and supersede a 2005 state trigger law that took effect when Roe vs. Wade was overturned. Current ...