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U.S. Senator Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) joined Senators Ed Markey (D-Mass.), Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and 17 of their Senate colleagues on the AM for Every Vehicle Act. This bicameral and bipartisan legislation would direct federal regulators to require automakers to maintain AM broadcast radio in their new vehicles at no additional charge.

Gov. Noem's Bill Updating "Governor" References Goes into Effect July 1

Governor Noem’s bill updating references to the “governor” and other public officers, HB 1175, will go into effect on July 1st.

Less than 10 people die from chronic lower respiratory diseases in South Dakota during week ending June 24

By Rushmore State News | Jun 28, 2023

There were less than 10 deaths from chronic lower respiratory diseases reported in South Dakota in the week ending June 24, making up less than 6.6% of total deaths by all causes in South Dakota.

10 people die from cerebrovascular diseases in South Dakota during week ending June 24

By Rushmore State News | Jun 28, 2023

There were 10 deaths from cerebrovascular diseases reported in South Dakota in the week ending June 24, making up 6.6% of total deaths by all causes in South Dakota.

Attorney General Jackley Joins Effort in Requesting Congressional Support For AM Radio Stations

South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has joined 16 other states in encouraging Congress to pass legislation that would keep AM radios in new vehicles.

Gov. Noem's Workforce Freedom Bill Goes into Effect July 1

Governor Noem’s Workforce Freedom bill, SB 76, will go into effect on July 1st. The bill recognizes out-of-state occupational licenses for nearly every profession.

Less than 10 people die in South Dakota with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause in week ending June 24

By Rushmore State News | Jun 28, 2023

There were less than 10 deaths with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause reported in South Dakota during the week ending June 24, an increase over the previous week.

Less than 10 people die from Alzheimer's disease in South Dakota during week ending June 24

There were less than 10 deaths from Alzheimer's disease reported in South Dakota in the week ending June 24, making up less than 6.6% of total deaths by all causes in South Dakota.

Rounds Secures South Dakota Victories In Fiscal Year 2024 NDAA Passed By Committee

U.S. Senator Mike Rounds (R-S.D.), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee and ranking member of the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, released the following statement on the committee’s passage of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24). The FY24 NDAA overwhelmingly passed the committee with a vote of 24-1 and now awaits action from the full Senate.

Attorney General’s Office Raising Concern On Five Pending Child Murder Cases

South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley said his office is currently working on five child homicide cases.

26 people die in South Dakota from heart disease in week ending June 24

There were 26 deaths with heart disease listed as the underlying cause reported in South Dakota during the week ending June 24, a 23.5% decrease from the previous week.

34 people die from diseases of the heart in South Dakota during week ending June 17

There were 34 deaths from diseases of the heart reported in South Dakota in the week ending June 17, making up 21.8% of total deaths by all causes in South Dakota.

Tax Holiday Goes into Effect July 1

The bill to give South Dakotans a tax holiday, HB 1137, will go into effect on July 1st.

Gov. Noem's Freedom Works Here Receives Over 1,300 Inquiries

Governor Noem’s “Freedom Works Here” national workforce recruitment campaign is already shattering expectations. In five days since the campaign’s launch, over 1,300 people have submitted applications to find career opportunities in South Dakota.

Less than 10 people die from diabetes mellitus in South Dakota during week ending June 24