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Legislative interest in statewide school cellphone ban underscores myth of local control

Editorial Commentary by Dana Hess, South Dakota Searchlight             It’s like something out of one of those old Mickey Rooney/Judy Garland musicals: “Hey gang, my...

Petitions filed to refer carbon pipeline law to ballot; Summit plans to reapply for SD permit

By: Makenzie Huber, South Dakota Searchlight South Dakota voters might decide on Nov. 5 whether to reject a new state law regulating carbon dioxide pipelines. The...

$32 million sales tax loss made up for with lost money, state investments, contractor taxes

By: Joshua Haiar, South Dakota Searchlight Despite a $32 million dip in sales tax revenue, South Dakota has collected about $115 million more in total...

Rodent or riparian restorer: East-west views diverge as state considers beaver protections

Animals increasingly viewed as benefit to Black Hills but remain a nuisance to some By: Joshua Haiar, South Dakota Searchlight          Some Black Hills residents have...

Q&A: How an anti-vaccine bill motivated a South Dakotan’s award-winning response

Q&A: How an anti-vaccine bill motivated a South Dakotan’s award-winning response By: Seth Tupper - May 20, 2024 Dr. Allie Alvine went to Pierre in 2020...

Cost of workforce ads starring Noem rises to $9 million

Most of the money comes from employer tax fund controlled by governor By: Joshua Haiar – SD Searchlight             Governor Kristi Noem’s administration has signed a...
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