press releases
Bold – and Sustainable
12/12/2025
An old pastor of mine used to give the advice, "Don't wait for doors to open; check the doors, and see if they're unlocked." Read more . . .
Gov. Rhoden and GOED Secure Over $72 million for High-Speed Internet
12/10/2025
Today, Governor Larry Rhoden and GOED announced they secured over $72 million that will be awarded to subrecipients to expand high-speed internet access across the state. Read more . . .
Gov. Rhoden Supports Aberdeen Business Parks with Future Fund Grant
12/10/2025
Today, Governor Larry Rhoden announced support for Aberdeen's two new business parks with a $1 million award from the Future Fund. Read more . . .
Governor Rhoden to Make Announcement for Aberdeen Community
12/09/2025
Tomorrow, Governor Larry Rhoden will make an announcement that will benefit the Aberdeen community and the state as a whole. Read more . . .
Gov. Rhoden Calls Attorney General to Investigate Abortion Advertising Campaign
12/09/2025
Today, Governor Larry Rhoden urged Attorney General Marty Jackley to investigate a new abortion ad campaign, which appears to conflict with South Dakota's proud pro-life stance. Read more . . .
Flags at Half-Staff Statewide in Honor of Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day
12/06/2025
Today, Governor Larry Rhoden ordered that flags be flown at half-staff statewide from sunrise until sunset on Sunday, December 7, 2025. Read more . . .
2025 Budget Address
12/02/2025
Good afternoon, Lieutenant Governor Venhuizen, Mr. Speaker, members of the House and Senate, and my fellow South Dakotans. Read more . . .
Governor Rhoden to Highlight Budget Priorities
12/02/2025
On Thursday, Governor Larry Rhoden will hold two media availabilities to highlight two of his budget priorities that keep South Dakota safe. Read more . . .
Governor Rhoden to Deliver Budget Address
12/01/2025
Tomorrow, Governor Larry Rhoden will deliver his 2025 Budget Address to the South Dakota Legislature. Read more . . .
Budget Principles
11/28/2025
As Thanksgiving turns to Christmas and gratitude turns to generosity, I'm preparing to present a balanced budget to the South Dakota Legislature. Read more . . .
Gov. Rhoden Announces Approval of Disaster Relief Plan for North Sioux City
11/24/2025
Today, Governor Larry Rhoden announced HUD approved South Dakota's Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Relief Action Plan for North Sioux City. Read more . . .
Gov. Rhoden and Colleagues Support Farmers Through Year-Round E15
11/24/2025
Today, Governor Larry Rhoden and six fellow governors sent a letter to the Committee on Environment & Public Works, urging them to support American farmers by ensuring the availability of E15. Read more . . .
Thankful for Opportunities
11/21/2025
Thanksgiving is a special time for family, traditions, and good food – but it is also a time for reflection. Read more . . .
Flags Raised to Full-Staff Following the Funeral of Former Vice President Dick Cheney
11/19/2025
Today, Governor Larry Rhoden ordered that flags be raised to full-staff statewide. Read more . . .
GRIT Presents Recommendations to Gov. Rhoden and Congressional Delegation
11/19/2025
Today, the Governor's Resilience and Infrastructure Task Force (GRIT) presented its first recommendations to Governor Larry Rhoden and to South Dakota's congressional delegation. Read more . . .
Opportunity and Innovation in Education
11/14/2025
South Dakota is Open for Opportunity – and that includes opportunities for education. Read more . . .
Gov. Rhoden Opts in to President Trump's School Choice Initiative
11/14/2025
Today, Governor Larry Rhoden announced he is opting in to President Donald J. Trump's school choice initiative. Read more . . .
Gov. Rhoden to Make Announcement Regarding Education
11/13/2025
Tomorrow, Governor Larry Rhoden will host a press conference to make an announcement regarding education. Read more . . .
Gov. Rhoden Now Accepting Applications for Parole Board
11/12/2025
Governor Larry Rhoden is accepting applications to fill a vacancy on the Board of Pardons and Paroles (Parole Board). Read more . . .
Gov. Rhoden Joins Governors' Coalition for Energy Security
11/10/2025
Today, Governor Rhoden announced he joined the Governors' Coalition for Energy Security (the Coalition). Read more . . .
Gov. Rhoden to Host Veterans Day Bridge Naming Ceremony
11/10/2025
Tomorrow, Governor Larry Rhoden will host a Veterans Day bridge naming ceremony to honor six brave men who sacrificed everything for their county. Read more . . .
A Salute to Veterans
11/07/2025
I come from a long line of veterans, a proud heritage that reaches back to the Revolutionary War. Read more . . .
Flags at Half-Staff at State Capitol in Honor of Bob Haskell
11/07/2025
Today, Governor Larry Rhoden ordered that flags be flown at half-staff at the State Capitol from sunrise until sunset on Monday, November 10, 2025, in honor of former state senator Bob Haskell. Read more . . .
Flags at Half-Staff Statewide in Honor of Former Vice President Dick Cheney
11/06/2025
Today, Governor Larry Rhoden ordered that flags be flown at half-staff statewide effective immediately in honor of former Vice President Dick Cheney. Read more . . .
Gov. Rhoden Appoints Judge Robert Gusinsky to the South Dakota Supreme Court
11/04/2025
Today, Governor Larry Rhoden announced the appointment of Presiding Judge Robert Gusinsky of the Seventh Circuit to serve as a supreme court justice for the First Supreme District. Read more . . .
Taking Care of People
10/31/2025
South Dakota's greatest asset is our people, and some of our greatest attributes are grit and a tremendous work ethic. Read more . . .
Gov. Rhoden Secures Additional Funds to Keep Mount Rushmore Lights On Amidst Shutdown
10/30/2025
Today, Governor Larry Rhoden announced he secured additional funding to keep Mount Rushmore National Memorial illuminated amidst the ongoing government shutdown. Read more . . .
Gov. Rhoden Now Accepting Applications for Winter/Spring Interns
10/28/2025
Governor Larry Rhoden and his office are now accepting applications for the Winter 2025/Spring 2026 Internship Program. Read more . . .
Gov. Rhoden Signs Hours of Service Waiver to Bring Relief for Fuel Supplies During Harvest
10/27/2025
Today, Governor Larry Rhoden signed Executive Order 2025-09 granting an hours-of-service waiver for propane and other liquid products being transported through South Dakota. Read more . . .
Gov. Rhoden Announces Solution to Support Airport Expansion
10/24/2025
Today, Governor Larry Rhoden announced a solution to support the expansion of the Sioux Falls and Rapid City airports. Read more . . .
Business Done Right
10/24/2025
The right project in the right place at the right time. That's how we do economic development in South Dakota. Read more . . .
Gov. Rhoden to Make Announcement Regarding Airports
10/23/2025
Tomorrow, Governor Larry Rhoden will host a press conference to make an announcement regarding airports. Read more . . .
Gov. Rhoden to Host Trick-or-Treat Festivities at Governor's Residence
10/23/2025
Governor Larry Rhoden and First Lady Sandy Rhoden invite families to attend the annual trick-or-treat festivities at the Governor's Residence in Pierre. Read more . . .
Gov. Rhoden Announces Nick Lamb as DOC Secretary
10/20/2025
Today, Governor Larry Rhoden announced that Nick Lamb will serve as the new Department of Corrections (DOC) Secretary. Read more . . .
The Opener
10/17/2025
For some across the state, it's like Christmas. The opening weekend of pheasant season is full of family traditions. Read more . . .
Gov. Rhoden Honors 89th Attack Squadron's Success in Operation MIDNIGHT HAMMER
10/17/2025
Today, Governor Larry Rhoden honored the 89th Attack Squadron "Marauders," stationed at Ellsworth Airforce Base, for their involvement in President Trump's successful Operation MIDNIGHT HAMMER. Read more . . .
Gov. Rhoden Personally Funds Lights at Mount Rushmore Amidst Shutdown
10/11/2025
Today, Governor Larry Rhoden announced he personally donated funds to illuminate the faces of Mount Rushmore National Memorial. Read more . . .
A Shared Land
10/10/2025
I recently visited Washington, DC, to see our South Dakota National Guard soldiers who are part of President Trump's effort to make DC safe and beautiful again. Read more . . .
Gov. Rhoden and Colleagues Urge Democrats to Stop Holding Funding Hostage
10/09/2025
Today, Governor Larry Rhoden and 22 fellow Republican governors issued a statement urging Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer to stop holding federal government funding hostage. Read more . . .
Gov. Rhoden Rescinds 151 Old Executive Orders
10/08/2025
Today, Governor Larry Rhoden signed Executive Order 2025-08, which cleans up 151 old executive orders that are no longer necessary to remain on the books. Read more . . .
Gov. Rhoden Announces Correctional Rehabilitation Task Force Members
10/07/2025
Today, Governor Larry Rhoden announced the membership of the Correctional Rehabilitation Task Force. Read more . . .
A Symbol of Freedom
10/03/2025
Recently, I got to visit one of the greatest symbols of freedom in the world: Mount Rushmore. Read more . . .
Flags at Half-Staff at State Capitol in Honor of Charles C. Droz
10/03/2025
Today, Governor Larry Rhoden ordered that flags be flown at half-staff at the State Capitol in honor of former state legislator Charles C. Droz. Read more . . .
Gov. Rhoden and America First Governors Urge Congress to Put American People First
09/30/2025
Today, Governor Larry Rhoden and the Governors Council of the America First Policy Institute urged Congress to prioritize the American people over Washington politics. Read more . . .
Gov. Rhoden and Colleagues Urge Congress to Prevent Government Shutdown
09/29/2025
Today, Governor Larry Rhoden and 24 fellow governors wrote Senate leadership, urging them to prevent a government shutdown by passing a clean short-term funding extension. Read more . . .
Rounding Up Results
09/26/2025
It's tough rounding up 1,500 buffalo in the annual Buffalo Roundup, but it's a whole lot tougher rounding up a two-thirds vote in both chambers of the Legislature to support a new prison. Read more . . .
Gov. Rhoden to Sign New Prison Bill
09/23/2025
Today, Governor Larry Rhoden will sign SB 2, which provides for the new prison in Sioux Falls. Read more . . .
Gov. Rhoden Signs New Prison Bill
09/23/2025
Establishes Correctional Rehabilitation Task Force Read more . . .
Address to Joint Legislative Session
09/23/2025
I want to welcome you all to the Capitol today. Thank you for making the time to be here. It's customary for a Governor to give remarks at the beginning of a Special Session. Read more . . .
