In a commentary this morning on MSNBC, Tom Brokaw says that South Dakota Governor Peter Norbeck saved many lives during the influenza epidemic of 1918…
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After admitting that it had been including neonatal intensive care unit beds in its count of hospital beds available midst the coronavirus pandemic, the state…
Imagine firefighters showing up to your house fire but not using all the water in their tank, even though the fire is spreading, because they…
With Donald Trump and Kristi Noem waging a destructive constant war with unpleasant reality, it’s refreshing just to read issue memos from the Legislative Research…
Rep. Jon Hansen (R-25/Dell Rapids) tried to outlaw surrogacy agreements last year, likely as a trick to close another avenue to equality and parenthood for…
With general fund revenues coming in 13.8% higher this year than last, might there be room for us to talk about reducing the sales tax…
The Legislature’s Executive Board is meeting today and tomorrow. Among the fun items on their agenda is an issue memorandum from the Legislative Research Council…
“Breathtaking Failure to Manage the Crisis”—Noem Helps SD Win Designation as Riskiest State to Visit
Reality ultimately catches up with everyone. A Forbes travel columnist writes up South Dakota as the most dangerous place to travel during the pandemic: Risk…
South Dakota smashed its record for new coronavirus cases today, posting 2,020 positive tests. Our previous daily high was 1,559 on October 30. But who…
Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds shows she’s able to change her mind and do what’s right for public health. On Tuesday, she told Iowans they need…