The refugees from public health and democracy that Kristi Noem got to move to South Dakota may not have much staying power. Moving companies report…
Month: December 2025
Todd Epp’s computer continues to give Governor Larry Rhoden an edge in the Republican gubernatorial primary against Congressman Dusty Johnson, Speaker Jon Hansen, and Trump-aping…
President Joe Biden wanted nursing homes to boost staffing to provide better care. But in April, a federal judge blocked those staffing requirements, ruling (ironically,…
Adam Bode, CEO of Aberdeen’s DemKota beef plant, told Sioux Falls Rotarians last week that raising or feeding bovines is “a great business and an…
An eager reader responds to Wednesday’s post on the $3.14 billion in federal funding that Governor Larry Rhoden includes in his $7.44-billion budget proposal by…
As we wait for Senate Majority Leader John Thune to follow through on his promise to hold a vote on extending Affordable Care Act subsidies,…
Back in 2021, the Legislature appropriated $5 million to buy frequent luxury flyer Kristi Noem a new-to-us turboprop plane. Now Governor Larry Rhoden is jumping…
Governor Larry Rhoden continues his predecessor Kristi Noem’s tradition of keeping South Dakota dependent on the federal government. Rhoden’s budget proposal for Fiscal Year 2027…
Governor Larry Rhoden noted in his budget address yesterday that Medicaid has now overtaken K-12 as a share of the state general fund. But don’t…
Governor Larry Rhoden’s proposed budget assumes the state will take in 2.4% more revenue in Fiscal Year 2027 than it is on track to take…