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South Dakota's sales and gross receipts tax revenue up 27.4% in Q1 compared to previous quarter

By Rushmore State News | Nov 18, 2024

South Dakota collected $544 million in sales and gross receipts taxes, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

South Dakota's combined tax revenues up 1.8% in Q2 compared to same quarter of the previous year

By Rushmore State News | Nov 16, 2024

South Dakota collected $665 million in combined tax revenues, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

South Dakota's sales and gross receipts tax revenue up 38.8% in Q1 compared to same quarter of the previous year

By Rushmore State News | Nov 15, 2024

South Dakota collected $544 million in sales and gross receipts taxes, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

VA provides 55.9% more home purchase loans in South Dakota in Q3

By Rushmore State News | Nov 15, 2024

There were 276 VA home purchases in South Dakota in the third quarter of the VA's fiscal year 2024, totaling $95.1 million in loans, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

FOIA Request Sent to South Dakota Board Of Regents Regarding State University Employees' Salaries on November 14, 2024

By Rushmore State News | Nov 14, 2024

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the South Dakota Board Of Regents regarding the compensation details of all state university employees, including those from community colleges, on November 14, 2024.

South Dakota's combined tax revenues up 3.2% in Q1 compared to same quarter of the previous year

By Rushmore State News | Nov 13, 2024

South Dakota collected $650 million in combined tax revenues, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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South Dakota Grassroorts Republicans oppose John Thune's bid for Majority leader of U.S. Senate

By Rushmore State News | Nov 13, 2024

South Dakota Grassroot Republicans are mobilizing against Senator John Thune’s push for Senate Majority Leader, calling for a leader who better aligns with President Trump’s America First agenda.

Number of VA loans issued in South Dakota increased by 150.7% from Q3 2023 to Q3 2024

By Rushmore State News | Nov 12, 2024

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) issued 346 home loans in South Dakota, totaling $116 million, during the third quarter of the fiscal year 2024, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Which type of South Dakota companies were inspected the most by FDA in Q3?

By Rushmore State News | Nov 11, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted an inspection at one Food and Cosmetics company from South Dakota in the third quarter of 2024.

VA issues fewer Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in South Dakota in Q3 vs. Q2 2024

By Rushmore State News | Nov 9, 2024

The VA issued 14 Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in South Dakota during the third quarter of fiscal year 2024, compared to 26 loans the previous quarter, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Average VA home loan amount in South Dakota increases from 2022 to 2023

By Rushmore State News | Nov 8, 2024

The average VA loan amount for South Dakota in the fiscal year 2023 was $320,989, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Analysis: South Dakota among 25 states that ban boys from playing girls’ high school sports

By Rushmore State News | Nov 6, 2024

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, 624 people have died after receiving COVID-19 “vaccine”

By Rushmore State News | Nov 1, 2024

South Dakota registered 624 deaths after admission of a “COVID-19” MRNA injection, according to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS).

VA provides 276 home purchase loans in South Dakota in Q3

By Rushmore State News | Oct 28, 2024

There were 276 VA home purchase loans issued in South Dakota in the third quarter of the fiscal year 2024 totaling $95.1 million, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

VA provides 346 home loans in South Dakota totaling $116 million in Q3

By Rushmore State News | Oct 19, 2024

The U.S. Department of Veterans' Affairs (VA) issued 346 home loans totaling $116 million in South Dakota during the third quarter of the fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

South Dakota experiences higher inflation rate than national average as of September 2024

By Rushmore State News | Oct 16, 2024

As of September 2024, South Dakota experienced a 20.9% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 20.5% increase.

South Dakota receives $4.1 million in VA Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans during Q3

By Rushmore State News | Oct 16, 2024

The VA issued 14 Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in South Dakota during the third quarter of fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Average cost of college went up for students in South Dakota in 2022-23 school year

By Rushmore State News | Oct 15, 2024

College tuition fees rose 0.6% in South Dakota in the 2022-23 school year, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.

FDA Inspection: What type of South Dakota companies were under most scrutiny during Q3?

By Rushmore State News | Oct 11, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted an inspection at one Veterinary company from South Dakota in the third quarter of 2024.

Analysis: South Dakota one of 25 states banning boys from playing girls’ high school sports

By Rushmore State News | Oct 6, 2024