South Dakota Government News

There's nothing controversial-sounding about Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama's campaign pledge to make a $10 billion federal investment in high-quality early education.

Gov. Mike Rounds says the state will make full payments to contractors who are working on highway projects _ despite news that the Federal Highway Administration is delaying federal funding payments to states.

Governor Mike Rounds believes South Dakotans will be impressed with Republican vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin.

South Dakota Department of Labor 700 Governors Drive Pierre , SD 57501 www.sdjobs.org www.Workforce2025.com September 2, 2008 Media Contact: Dawn Dovre, 605.773.3094 Labor Department surveying workforce ...

After 32 years keeping taxpayer money safe, Gary Hoscheid is ready for a bit of a break.

A delegate to the Democratic National Convention says South Dakota got a raw deal in terms of seating at Denver's Pepsi Center.

More than 10,000 South Dakotans got a little something extra with their paycheck: a message not to drink and drive over the Labor Day weekend.

Posted by: Scott Ehrisman - 08/29/2008 7:57 AM According to the AFP of South Dakota, SD Republicans have gotten so concerned about the information bloggers have been exposing about them they held an emergency ...

And South Dakotan delegates are reacting to the situation. A day at the Democratic National Convention for South Dakota delegates is filled with countless events and briefings.

In South Dakota, politicians and business leaders are cheering a massive oil refinery planned for the state's southeast corner.

For the cost of some gas, art lovers have a cool place to explore artwork during the last days of summer.

Dr. Jane Christopher-Hennings , professor of veterinary science at SDSU, and Travis Clement, ADRDL microbiologist, perform tests to detect DNA and RNA in animal pathogens sent to the state animal disease lab.

Congresswoman Stephanie Herseth Sandlin says her background and experience make her the better choice for South Dakota's lone U.S. House seat.

This week's Hometown Zip Code is 68718. That takes us to Bloomfield, Nebraska, about 80 miles west of Sioux City, where we found a couple of cowgirls with an entrepreneurial spirit.

South Dakotans Prepare for Convention by Matt Johnson Posted on 18 August 2008 Next Monday marks the kick-off to the "Democratic" national convention, where Senator Barack Obama will be recognized as the ...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE : Monday, Aug. 18, 2008 CONTACT : Brooke Bohnenkamp, Public Information Officer, 605.773.3178 Pierre , SD- Drunk drivers beware.

Former South Dakota Sen. Tom Daschle said Monday there is no chance Barack Obama will pick him as a running mate.

The South Dakota Public Utilities Commission had some unpleasant news for consumers this week: winter fuel costs will be "substantially higher" than last year, and in some cases, as much as 50 percent higher.

National pro-abortion groups are mobilizing to defeat a South Dakota initiative on the November ballot that would ban abortion except in cases of rape, incest or a threat to the life of the mother.

A seven-member task force that was created by the South Dakota Legislature to study underground pipelines was told Thursday that the state cannot regulate the construction and operation of interstate pipelines.