Rushmore State News

There were 67 deaths in South Dakota in the week ending July 1, according to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention.

Less than 10 people die with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause in South Dakota during week ending June 24

There were less than 10 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause 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.

CDC estimates 23 people in 65-74 age group in South Dakota died during week ending June 17

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 23 people in the 65-74 age group died during the week ending June 17.

Upper threshold of death expectancy exceeds death count in South Dakota during week June 17

South Dakota's death count did not exceed the upper threshold of death expectancy during the week ending June 17, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

South Dakota's combined tax revenues up 4.3% from Q1 to Q2 2023

South Dakota collected $653 million in combined tax revenues and income taxes during the second quarter of 2023.

CDC predicts 18 people in 45-64 age group in South Dakota died during week ending June 17

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 18 people in the 45-64 age group died during the week ending June 17.

Q2 2023: South Dakota's combined tax revenues up 3.7% since Q1 2023

South Dakota collected $653 million in total tax revenues during the second quarter of 2023, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

VA provides 201 home purchase loans in South Dakota in Q2 2023

There were 201 VA home purchase loans issued in South Dakota in the second quarter of the fiscal year 2023 totaling $62.6 million, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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

There were less than 10 deaths with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause 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.

VA provides 27.4% fewer home purchase loans in South Dakota in Q2 2023

There were 201 VA home purchases in South Dakota in the second quarter of the VA's fiscal year 2023, totaling $62.6 million in loans, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Thune Statement on Supreme Court Striking Down President Biden’s Student Loan Scheme

U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) today issued the following statement regarding the Supreme Court’s decision in Biden v. Nebraska, which struck down President Biden’s reckless and costly student loan bailout executive order

Rounds Leads Legislation to Rename Post Office in Honor of Fallen Army Staff Sergeant Robb Rolfing

U.S. Senator Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) introduced legislation to designate a Sioux Falls post office as the "Staff Sergeant Robb Lura Rolfing Post Office Building.” On this day in 2007, Staff Sgt. Rolfing died in Iraq while serving his country. He was 29 years old.

Attorney General Jackley Announces Judge Rejects Habeas Corpus Request on Infant Murder Conviction

South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announces that a Circuit Court Judge has denied a habeas corpus request for Joseph Patterson, who was convicted in 2015 in the death of an infant.

Gov. Noem's "Evil Foreign Governments" Bill Goes into Effect July 1