State of South Dakota
Recent News About State of South Dakota
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Analysis: South Dakota one of 25 states banning boys from playing girls’ high school sports
An analysis by Rushmore State News shows that, following President Biden's new Title IX protections in April 2024, which redefined “sex” to include “gender-identity,” South Dakota is one of 25 states that ban boys from playing in girls' high school sports.
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EDA awards over $6 million in grants for economic development projects in South Dakota in 2023
The Economic Development Administration (EDA) issued nine grants totaling $6,814,796 in 2023 to fund economic development projects in South Dakota.
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South Dakota saw 6.5% increase in transfer dependency percentage between 1970 and 2022
In 2022, government transfers contributed 15.7% of income in South Dakota. How does this compare to historical figures?
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12 basketball players from South Dakota to play in women’s NCAA March Madness tournament
Sioux Falls has the most players of any city representing South Dakota in the tournament.
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3 basketball players from South Dakota to play in men’s NCAA March Madness tournament
Sioux Falls has the most players of any city representing South Dakota in the tournament.
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South Dakota ranks 41st highest in U.S. for per capita government transfer income at $10,713 in 2022
In 2022, residents of South Dakota received an average of $10,713 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 11th lowest in the nation.
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South Dakota ranks 37th highest in the U.S. for government transfer dependency at 15.7% in 2022
In 2022, government transfers made up 15.7% of income in South Dakota—ranking it the 15th least dependent among U.S. states.
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Analysis: South Dakota among 25 states that ban boys from playing girls’ high school sports
An analysis by Rushmore State News shows that, following President Biden's new Title IX protections in April 2024, which redefined “sex” to include “gender-identity,” South Dakota is one of 25 states that ban boys from playing in girls' high school sports.
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South Dakota: Residents received $1.3 billion per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022
In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 2.1% of income in South Dakota, providing an average of $1,430 per capita to residents.
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South Dakota: Medicare dependency reached 3.9% in 2022
In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 3.9% of income in South Dakota, providing an average of $2,629 per capita to residents.
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South Dakota: Social Security made up 5.6% of total income in 2022
In 2022, Social Security transfers made up 5.6% of income in South Dakota, providing an average of $3,834 per capita to residents.
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South Dakota: Income Maintenance transfers accounted for 1.9% of income in 2022
In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 1.9% of income in South Dakota, providing an average of $1,327 per capita to residents.
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Analysis: South Dakota among 25 states that ban boys from playing girls’ high school sports
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 25 states that ban boys from playing in girls’ high school sports.
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2023: South Dakota ranks 25th nationwide for total received in EDA grants, at $6,814,796
In 2023, South Dakota received $6,814,796 in EDA grants for economic development projects, ranking 25th nationwide, according to the US Economic Development Administration (EDA).
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Analysis: South Dakota one of 25 states banning boys from playing girls’ high school sports
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 25 states that ban boys from playing in girls’ high school sports.
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In South Dakota, 628 people have died after receiving COVID-19 “vaccine”
South Dakota registered 628 deaths after admission of a “COVID-19” MRNA injection, according to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS).
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South Dakota receives 1 EDA grant totaling $145,003 for technical assistance in 2023
South Dakota received one grant totaling $145,003 for technical assistance in 2023 from the US Economic Development Administration.
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South Dakota receives 2 EDA grants totaling $5,246,680 for regional innovation strategies in 2023
South Dakota received two grants totaling $5,246,680 for regional innovation strategies in 2023 from the US Economic Development Administration.
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South Dakota receives 2 EDA grants totaling $306,000 for public works in 2023
South Dakota received two grants totaling $306,000 for public works in 2023 from the US Economic Development Administration.
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South Dakota receives 2 EDA grants totaling $652,042 for planning in 2023
South Dakota received two grants totaling $652,042 for planning in 2023 from the US Economic Development Administration.