South Dakota State
Recent News About South Dakota State
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Governor Noem Closes State Government Offices for Winter Storm
Gov. Kristi Noem ordered all state government executive branch offices in certain counties to be closed Wednesday, Feb. 22, because of the winter storms in South Dakota.
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RESPECT Act Signed into Law
On December 27, 2022, the Repealing Existing Substandard Provisions Encouraging Conciliation with Tribes Act (RESPECT) was signed into law by the president.
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In South Dakota, We Celebrate Native American Day
Today, in celebration of Native American Day, Governor Kristi Noem issued the following statement
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Gov. Noem Signs Military and Veterans Bills into Law
On March 21, Governor Kristi Noem signed legislation to improve readiness capabilities for the South Dakota National Guard
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Governor Noem Proclaims Vietnam Veterans Day
Governor Kristi Noem, in coordination with the South Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs, is proclaiming Tuesday, March 29, 2022, as “Vietnam Veterans Recognition Day.”
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Gov. Noem Asks VA Secretary McDonough to Shift Course and Not Betray our Veterans
In a letter to Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Denis McDonough, Governor Kristi Noem asks the Secretary to reconsider the VA’s recommendations to close and downsize veterans’ healthcare facilities throughout South Dakota.
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Gov. Noem Signs College CRT Bill and Education Bills into Law
Governor Kristi Noem signed HB 1012, which prohibits colleges from requiring students and teachers to attend trainings or orientations based on Critical Race Theory.
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Gov. Noem Blasts National Park Service for Denying Mount Rushmore Fireworks Permit
In a letter to the South Dakota Department of Tourism, the National Park Service (NPS) denied Governor Kristi Noem’s permit application for the 2022 Mount Rushmore Fireworks Celebration.
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Few restrictions for South Dakota restaurants
Since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic, each state has taken various measures to protect its citizens from the deadly virus.