I didn’t hear Republican legislators grousing about all the free money the Governor handed out to her business pals from last year’s federal stimulus money.…
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Despite an underperforming state economy, South Dakota finagled a budget surplus out of the coronavirus pandemic, thanks largely to wind farm construction and federal coronavirus…
Last October, Governor Kristi Noem outsourced the management of federal coronavirus relief funds to Guidehouse, an international consulting firm. The original contract was for $6,000,000;…
South Dakota state government will not get as much from the American Rescue Plan as it did from last year’s CARES Act. While we got…
Speaking of government keeping South Dakota afloat, here’s an up-to-date list from the Bureau of Finance and Management of the 65 organizations that have received…
The Legislature’s swat last month against Governor Kristi Noem’s pitch to buy a new plane for her interstate campaign travels was, like Noem’s ask itself,…
The Legislature yesterday put its seal of approval on Governor Kristi Noem’s illegal use of federal coronavirus relief dollars to cover ordinary state expenses: South…
Minnesota’s Governor Tim Walz has faced criticism for trying to be the “responsible parent” and protect his state from coronavirus. Walz’s conservative critics gave South…
The House dinged Governor Noem twice in lengthy Crossover Day action: A day before she takes off for her next round of fundraising in Texas…
Understanding Kristi Noem’s priorities requires looking at just two bills, House Bill 1282 and House Bill 1279. HB 1282 proposes the $5 million our Governor…