The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has released a report emphasizing the importance of the 20% Small Business Tax Deduction for South Dakota.
Employers classified under the Health Care and Social Assistance industry based in South Dakota submitted 214 H-1B petitions during 2024, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.
South Dakota collected $677 million in total tax revenues during the third quarter of 2024, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.
As of 2025, South Dakota reported 120 teacher vacancies, equating to 9 vacancies per 10,000 students, positioning it 33rd among 38 U.S. states facing teacher shortages, according to the World Population Review.
A recent poll released by the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) reveals considerable bipartisan support among Americans for small businesses and the promotion of a 20% Small Business Tax Deduction.
In 2024, 160 H-1B petitions were filed by employers classified under the Educational Services industry located in South Dakota, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.
As President Biden revealed new rules regarding Title IX protections in April of 2024, which redefined “sex” to include “gender-identity,” an analysis by Rushmore State News shows that South Dakota is one of 27 states that ban boys from playing in girls’ high school sports.
South Dakota ranks 49 among U.S. states for teacher starting salaries, with an average starting salary of $42,907 in 2024, according to the National Education Association (NEA).
In 2024, one H-1B petition were filed by an employer classified under the Wholesale Trade industry located in South Dakota, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.
In 2024, 97% of H-1B petitions filed by employers in South Dakota were approved, according to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.