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Of the $2.5 billion in taxes collected by South Dakota in 2022, $201 million came from motor fuels sales tax, a 5.9 percent increase over the previous year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

South Dakota collected $113,000 in pari-mutuels sales tax in 2022

Of the $2.5 billion in taxes collected by South Dakota in 2022, less than 0.1 percent, or $113,000, came from pari-mutuels sales tax, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

South Dakota collected 15.9% more in sales and gross receipts taxes in 2022

Of the $2.5 billion in taxes collected by South Dakota in 2022, $2.1 billion came from sales and gross receipts taxes, a 15.9 percent increase over the previous year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

FDA conducted lowest number of inspections on Tobacco companies in South Dakota during Q2 2023

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted an inspection at one Tobacco company from South Dakota in the second quarter of 2023.

Thune Co-Leads Finance Subcommittee Hearing to Examine the Importance of the Child Tax Credit

By Rushmore State News Report | Jul 14, 2023

U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.), ranking member of the Finance Subcommittee on Taxation and Internal Revenue Service Oversight, today held a hearing assessing the effect of the Child Tax Credit (CTC) over the course of its 25-year history.

Attorney General Jackley Announces Former Watertown Child Care Provider Sentenced For First-Degree Manslaughter

By Rushmore State News Report | Jul 14, 2023

outh Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announces Amanda Walder of Watertown, a former child care provider, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison after she earlier pled guilty to first-degree manslaughter in the 2021 death of a 17-month-old child.

Nearly 250 Million Impressions on Freedom Works Here Ads

By Rushmore State News Report | Jul 14, 2023

Nearly 250 million people have viewed Governor Noem’s “Freedom Works Here” national workforce recruitment ads.

South Dakota: Device companies were the least FDA inspected companies in South Dakota in Q2 2023

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted an inspection at one device company from South Dakota in the second quarter of 2023.

Less than 10 people die from influenza and pneumonia in South Dakota during week ending July 8

There were less than 10 deaths from influenza and pneumonia reported in South Dakota in the week ending July 8, making up less than 6.8% of total deaths by all causes in South Dakota.

South Dakota collected $542.7 million in selective sales and gross receipts taxes in 2022

Of the $2.5 billion in taxes collected by South Dakota in 2022, 21.9 percent, or $542.7 million, came from selective sales and gross receipts taxes, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

Residents and visitors to South Dakota paid $2.5 billion in taxes in 2022

South Dakota collected $2.5 billion in taxes in 2022, a 15.2 percent increase from the previous year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

South Dakota collected 12.2% more in license taxes in 2022

Of the $2.5 billion in taxes collected by South Dakota in 2022, $337.5 million came from license taxes, a 12.2 percent increase over the previous year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

Less than 10 people die from kidney disease in South Dakota during week ending July 8

There were less than 10 deaths from nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis reported in South Dakota in the week ending July 8, making up less than 6.8% of total deaths by all causes in South Dakota.

South Dakota ranks 47th in the U.S. for the most selective sales and gross receipts taxes paid in 2022

In 2022, South Dakota collected $542,718,000 in selective sales and gross receipts taxes, ranking it 47th in the United States, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

55.2% decrease in number of VA loans issued across South Dakota from Q2 2022 to Q2 2023

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) issued 235 home loans totaling $72.2 million in South Dakota during the second quarter of the fiscal year 2023, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

South Dakota collected 24.4% more in public utilities sales tax in 2022

Of the $2.5 billion in taxes collected by South Dakota in 2022, $4 million came from public utilities sales tax, a 24.4 percent increase over the previous year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

Thune: Farm Bill Must Prioritize South Dakota Agriculture

“As a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee – and a senator from a state where agriculture is not just a way of life but the way of life – the farm bill is always one of my top priorities.”

Rounds Questions Top General About Woke DOD Policies that Forced Young Female SD National Guard Recruit to Shower with Biological Males

U.S. Senator Mike Rounds (R-S.D.), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, questioned General C.Q. Brown, current Chief of Staff of the Air Force and nominee to be Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, about woke Department of Defense (DOD) policies that forced an 18-year-old female member of the South Dakota National Guard to shower and sleep next to biological males who have yet to undergo sex change surgery. Rounds believes DOD policies should focus on performance rather than pronouns.

Attorney General Jackley Issues Statement On Mitchell Baseball Investigation

South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issues the following statement regarding the investigation into allegations involving the Mitchell American Legion Baseball Program

Governor Noem Takes Action to Address Prescription Drug Shortages