Rushmore State News

Of the $2 billion in taxes collected by South Dakota in 2020, $188.4 million came from motor fuels sales tax, a 0.8 percent decrease from the previous year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

South Dakota ranks 24th in the U.S. for the most occupation and business license, nec paid in 2020

In 2020, South Dakota collected $134.9 million in occupation and business license, nec, ranking it 24th in the United States, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

Less than 10 people die in South Dakota with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause in week ending May 8

There were less than 10 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in South Dakota during the week ending May 8, a decrease from the previous week.

South Dakota collected $37.5 million in corporate net income taxes in 2020

Of the $2 billion in taxes collected by South Dakota in 2020, 1.9 percent, or $37.5 million, came from corporations net income taxes, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

South Dakota collected 0.7% more in taxes on amusements licenses in 2020

Of the $2 billion in taxes collected by South Dakota in 2020, $5.9 million came from taxes on amusements licenses, a 0.7 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 in South Dakota with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause in week ending May 8

There were less than 10 deaths with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause reported in South Dakota during the week ending May 8, a decrease from the previous week.

South Dakota collected $5.9 million in taxes on amusements licenses in 2020

Of the $2 billion in taxes collected by South Dakota in 2020, 0.3 percent, or $5.9 million, came from taxes on amusements licenses, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

South Dakota ranks 45th in the U.S. for the most motor vehicle operators license paid in 2020

In 2020, South Dakota collected $4.9 million in motor vehicle operators license, ranking it 45th in the United States, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

Total non-farm payroll employees in South Dakota increases by 0.7% in February

South Dakota reported the number of employees on non-farm payrolls for the month of February was 424,200, a 0.7 percent increase over the previous month, according to a U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics report.

South Dakota collected $3.2 million in public utilities sales tax in 2020

Of the $2 billion in taxes collected by South Dakota in 2020, 0.2 percent, or $3.2 million, came from public utilities sales tax, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

South Dakota deaths did not exceed death expectancy during week ending June 12

South Dakota's death count did not exceed death expectancy during the week ending June 12, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

39 people die in South Dakota from heart disease in week ending May 8

There were 39 deaths with heart disease listed as the underlying cause reported in South Dakota during the week ending May 8, a 44.4 percent increase over the previous week.

South Dakota receives one EDA grant totaling $145,000 for technical assistance in 2018

South Dakota received one grant totaling $145,000 for technical assistance in 2018 from the US Economic Development Administration.

South Dakota ranks 44th in the U.S. for the most motor vehicle license paid in 2020

In 2020, South Dakota collected $84.8 million in motor vehicle license, ranking it 44th in the United States, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

South Dakota collected 8.8% more in taxes on alcoholic beverages licenses in 2020

Of the $2 billion in taxes collected by South Dakota in 2020, $1.3 million came from taxes on alcoholic beverages licenses, an 8.8 percent increase over the previous year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

South Dakota ranks 37th with $2,447,586 total in EDA grants in 2018

The US Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded $2,447,586 total in grants to fund economic development projects in South Dakota in 2018, ranking the state 37th among states, according to data made available by the EDA.

South Dakota collected $18.5 million in alcoholic beverages sales tax in 2020

Of the $2 billion in taxes collected by South Dakota in 2020, 0.9 percent, or $18.5 million, came from alcoholic beverages sales tax, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

South Dakota collected 1.8% less in public utilities sales tax in 2020

Of the $2 billion in taxes collected by South Dakota in 2020, $3.2 million came from public utilities sales tax, a 1.8 percent decrease from the previous year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

28 people die in South Dakota from cancer in week ending May 8

There were 28 deaths with cancer listed as the underlying cause reported in South Dakota during the week ending May 8, a 12 percent increase over the previous week.

South Dakota ranks 24th in the U.S. for the most hunting and fishing license paid in 2020