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Analysis: South Dakota among 26 states not part of 'hyper-partisan' voter data group

By Rushmore State News | Jun 20, 2024

South Dakota is among 26 states that have resigned from or are not members of a national voter data group accused of partisanship in its work to expand voter rolls and lacking in transparency, an analysis by the Rushmore State News found.

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

By Rushmore State News | Jun 19, 2024

The average VA purchase loan amount for South Dakota in the fiscal year 2023 was $326,662, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Average VA purchase loan amount in South Dakota increases from 2021 to 2022

By Rushmore State News | Jun 18, 2024

The average VA purchase loan amount for South Dakota in the fiscal year 2022 was $319,503, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Earnings on South Dakota's public pension investments decrease to $261,929 in 2022

By Rushmore State News | Jun 17, 2024

The earnings on investments for South Dakota public pensions dropped from $269,231 in 2021 to $261,929 in 2022, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of Public Pensions.

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American Principles Project President: Banning boys from girls’ sports ‘one of the few areas where politicians don’t have to choose between good politics or good policy'

By Rushmore State News | Jun 11, 2024

Terry Schilling, president of the American Principles Project, said protecting girls’ sports is widely supported by American voters, and South Dakota legislators can continue to support legislation to do so without concern for public approval.

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

By Rushmore State News | Jun 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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South Dakota ranks no. 50 in 2024 Parent Power index, empowering families in education choices

By Rushmore State News | Jun 3, 2024

In the Center for Education Reform's 2024 Parent Power Index, South Dakota secured the fiftieth position, with an Overall Parent Power Index Score of 54.2%.

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In South Dakota, 622 people have died after receiving COVID-19 “vaccine”

By Rushmore State News | Jun 2, 2024

South Dakota registered 622 deaths after admission of a “COVID-19” MRNA injection, according to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS).

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In 2022, South Dakota pension holdings total $14.8 million

By Rushmore State News | Jun 1, 2024

In 2022, South Dakota had $14.8 million in total cash and investment holdings in its public pension funds, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of Public Pensions.

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South Dakota inflation rate lower than national average as of May 2024

By Rushmore State News | Jun 1, 2024

As of May 2024, South Dakota experienced a 19.6% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 20.1% increase.

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Average VA IRRRL Loan amount in South Dakota increases from 2022 to 2023

By Rushmore State News | May 30, 2024

The average VA IRRRL Loan amount for South Dakota in 2023 was $320,300, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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South Dakota one of 30 states that allows copay accumulators

By Rushmore State News Service | May 28, 2024

South Dakota is one of thirty states that allows copay accumulators.

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Average VA home loan amount in South Dakota falls in Q1

By Rushmore State News | May 28, 2024

The average VA home loan amount in South Dakota during the first quarter of the fiscal year 2024 was $322,170, a 0.2% decrease from the previous quarter, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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South Dakota ranked 32nd in average VA home loan amount in Q1

By Rushmore State News | May 17, 2024

With $322,170 in home loans issued, South Dakota ranked 32nd in average loan amount for VA home loans in the first quarter of fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

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South Dakota ranks 47th in total VA home loans during Q1

By Rushmore State News | May 17, 2024

South Dakota ranked 47th in VA home loans in the first quarter of 2024 with 272 loans issued, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

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VA provides 25.9% fewer home purchase loans in South Dakota in Q1

By Rushmore State News | May 16, 2024

There were 240 VA home purchases in South Dakota in the first quarter of the VA's fiscal year 2024, totaling $78.1 million in loans, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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South Dakota receives $576,131 in VA Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans during Q1

By Rushmore State News | May 16, 2024

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

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VA issues same number of Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in South Dakota in Q1 2024 vs. Q4 2023

By Rushmore State News | May 16, 2024

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

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VA provides 272 home loans in South Dakota totaling $87.6 million in Q1

By Rushmore State News | May 15, 2024

The U.S. Department of Veterans' Affairs (VA) issued 272 home loans totaling $87.6 million in South Dakota during the first quarter of the fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

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VA provides 240 home purchase loans in South Dakota in Q1

By Rushmore State News | May 15, 2024

There were 240 VA home purchase loans issued in South Dakota in the first quarter of the fiscal year 2024 totaling $78.1 million, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.