Most states haven't modernized their constitutions to reflect the rise of women in politics. Among those that have are New York's, which became gender-neutral in 2001, and Vermont's, where voters ...

Gov. Larry Rhoden talked with the Argus Leader for an interview about property taxes, the state budget, and finding success ...

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said all Americans “will be treated the same” by the retooled disaster agency.

Noem believes states still need federal funds for disaster relief, but local officials should decide on how it's deployed.

Parents First When It Comes to Religion, by Rep. Will Mortenson (R-Fort Pierre) ...

Welcome to a new weekly feature reviewing South Dakotans in the federal government, where we keep an eye on Sens. John Thune ...

Iowa Sen. Joni Ernst has hailed Elon Musk and the Trump administration’s Department of Government Efficiency. So has Iowa Gov ...

Former South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem has been Secretary of Homeland Security for 12 days. In that time, it doesn’t appear she has spent much time in her ...

NDN Collective CEO Nick Tilsen says his organization will ‘again be making a stand’ should Trump accept Gov. Larry Rhoden’s ...

Gov. Kristi Noem presents her annual budget address to lawmakers in the South Dakota State Capitol on Dec. 3, 2024. (Makenzie Huber/South Dakota Searchlight) South Dakota Republican Gov.