press releases
Giving Back – Permanently
03/24/2023
Every time I travel our state, the best part of my day is just meeting people. I run into old friends at Culver's or HyVee all the time. Read more . . .
ICYMI: Gov. Noem Sends Four VETOES to Legislature
03/24/2023
Governor Noem VETOED four bills that will require legislative action on VETO Day: SB 108, SB 129, HB 1193, and HB 1209. Read more . . .
Gov. Noem Signs Bills into Law
03/23/2023
Today, Governor Noem signed 13 bills into law. Read more . . .
Gov. Noem VETOES Classifying Marijuana as Hemp
03/23/2023
Today, Governor Kristi Noem VETOED House Bill 1209, which would increase the amount of THC allowed in industrial hemp to 5%, classifying marijuana as hemp. Read more . . .
Gov. Noem Signs Pregnancy Expenses Bill into Law
03/23/2023
Today, Governor Noem signed SB 75 into law. Read more . . .
Gov. Noem and Colleagues Request E15 Emergency Waiver
03/22/2023
Today, Governor Kristi Noem and three of her fellow governors sent a letter to EPA Administrator Regan requesting an emergency waiver to allow for E15 this summer during driving season. Read more . . .
Gov. Noem to Attend Special Competitive Studies Project Seminar at DSU
03/22/2023
Governor Kristi Noem will attend a Special Competitive Studies Project seminar hosted by Dakota State University in Madison on Friday March 24 at 8:00 am CT. Read more . . .
Gov. Noem Signs Election Bills into Law
03/22/2023
Yesterday, Governor Noem signed 12 election bills into law. Read more . . .
Gov. Noem Signs "Evil Foreign Governments" Bill into Law
03/22/2023
Today, Governor Noem signed SB 189 into law. Read more . . .
Gov. Noem Signs Tax Holiday
03/21/2023
Today, Governor Kristi Noem signed HB 1137 to give South Dakotans a tax holiday. Read more . . .
Gov. Noem Signs Budget Bills into Law
03/20/2023
Today, Governor Noem signed SB 210 into law. Read more . . .
Gov. Noem to Sign "Evil Foreign Governments" Bill in Sioux Falls
03/20/2023
Governor Kristi Noem will sign Senate Bill 189 on Wednesday in Sioux Falls. Read more . . .
Gov. Noem Signs Workforce Bills into Law
03/17/2023
Today, Governor Noem signed six bills to enhance South Dakota's workforce. Read more . . .
Preserving Agriculture, Preserving Patriotism
03/17/2023
I talk a lot about the American Dream. Unfortunately, that's unusual these days. To me, the American Dream was an ideal that was embedded in my heart since I was a child. Read more . . .
Gov. Noem Attends National Guard Fire Fighting Deployment Ceremony
03/17/2023
Yesterday, Governor Noem attended the National Guard 216 Fire Fighting Detachment Deployment Ceremony at the Range Road Armory in Rapid City. Read more . . .
Gov. Noem Signs Tuition Reimbursement for Members of the SDNG and Other Bills to Help South Dakota's
03/16/2023
Today, Governor Noem signed HB 1039, which provides 100% tuition reimbursement for members of the South Dakota National Guard attending college in-state. Read more . . .
Gov. Noem and Colleagues Support State Action Against ESG
03/16/2023
Today, Governor Kristi Noem and 18 of her fellow Republican governors released a joint policy statement... Read more . . .
Gov. Noem Signs Legislation Updating "Governor" References
03/15/2023
Governor Noem has signed HB 1175, which reflects the fact that South Dakota has its first woman Governor and changes references to the Governor and other officials in state statute. Read more . . .
Gov. Noem Signs Ag Preservation Bill and Other Agriculture Bills into Law
03/15/2023
Today, Governor Noem signed HB 1090 to protect South Dakota agriculture operations from frivolous lawsuits that can delay development and increase costs for producers. Read more . . .
Gov. Noem to Sign Tuition Reimbursement Bill for Members of the SDNG
03/15/2023
On Thursday afternoon in Rapid City, Governor Kristi Noem will sign HB 1039, which provides 100% tuition reimbursement for members of the South Dakota National Guard at Board of Regents institutions Read more . . .
Gov. Noem to Sign Bill to Preserve Agriculture in Mitchell
03/13/2023
On Wednesday morning, Governor Kristi Noem will sign HB 1090, which will protect South Dakota agriculture operations from frivolous claims that can delay development and increase costs for producers. Read more . . .
Gov. Noem VETOES Attack on Economic Freedom
03/10/2023
Yesterday, Governor Kristi Noem VETOED House Bill 1193, which would infringe upon Freedom in digital currency. Read more . . .
For the People
03/10/2023
There's a perception that South Dakota's future is charted in Pierre. Read more . . .
Gov. Noem VETOES Underage Drinking Bill
03/09/2023
Today, Governor Kristi Noem VETOED Senate Bill 108, which would enable underage South Dakotans to consume alcohol as part of college courses. Read more . . .
Gov. Noem VETOES Special Treatment Under the Law
03/09/2023
Today, Governor Kristi Noem VETOED Senate Bill 129, which would treat teachers and school employees the same as law enforcement officers in instances of assault in their official duties. Read more . . .
Gov. Noem Signs Bills into Law
03/09/2023
Today, Governor Noem signed the following 8 bills into law. Read more . . .
Gov. Noem Signs Bills into Law
03/08/2023
Today, Governor Noem signed the following 21 bills into law. Read more . . .
Gov. Noem Signs Bills into Law
03/07/2023
Yesterday, Governor Noem signed the following 19 bills into law. Read more . . .
Hard Work
03/03/2023
"I'm hoping everyone in the nation gets on the bandwagon and follows us." Those were the words of Ken Amundson, the president of Midwestern Mechanical in Sioux Falls. Read more . . .
Gov. Noem VETOES Tax Increase
03/02/2023
Today, Governor Kristi Noem VETOED House Bill 1109, which would raise occupation taxes on both South Dakotans and visitors to our state. Read more . . .
South Dakota Receives Presidential Disaster Approval for Winter Storm
02/28/2023
South Dakota has received a Presidential Disaster Declaration that allows the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to help South Dakota local governments in 16 counties statewide... Read more . . .
Gov. Noem Signs Bills into Law
02/28/2023
Today, Governor Noem signed the following 5 bills into law. Read more . . .
Gov. Noem: "Temporary tax cut will hurt our families and businesses"
02/28/2023
Today, Governor Kristi Noem asked legislators to support a permanent tax cut. Read more . . .
Gov. Noem Signs Bills into Law
02/27/2023
Today, Governor Noem signed the following 12 bills into law. Read more . . .
Gov. Noem to Sign Bill to Recognize Out-of-State Licenses in Sioux Falls
02/27/2023
On Wednesday morning, Governor Kristi Noem will sign SB 76, which will recognize out-of-state licenses for nearly every profession in South Dakota. Read more . . .
Mount Rushmore: Preserving Freedom in America
02/24/2023
The celebration of Presidents' Day always brings attention to South Dakota. When people think of our state, they think of Mount Rushmore – and rightly so. Read more . . .
Governor Noem Now Accepting Applications for Summer Interns
02/23/2023
Governor Kristi Noem is now accepting applications for the Governor's Office Summer 2023 Internship Program. Read more . . .
Governor Noem Closes State Government Offices for Winter Storm
02/22/2023
Today, Gov. Kristi Noem ordered all state government executive branch offices in certain counties to be closed Wednesday, Feb. 22, because of the winter storms in South Dakota. Read more . . .
State Offices to Remain Closed in Certain Counties, Reopen at Noon
02/22/2023
Today, Gov. Kristi Noem ordered state government executive branch offices in certain counties to remain closed until noon on Thursday, Feb. 23, because of the winter storms in South Dakota. Read more . . .
Gov. Noem Signs Bills into Law
02/22/2023
Today, Governor Noem signed the following 21 bills into law Read more . . .
South Dakota's Blueprint to Fight Communist China
02/17/2023
South Dakota is a beacon of Freedom – an example of the good that comes from trusting people to exercise personal responsibility. Read more . . .
Gov. Noem Highlights American Work Ethic at Coolidge Foundation
02/17/2023
Today, Governor Kristi Noem delivered remarks at the Library of Congress during the Coolidge Foundation's "Coolidge and the American Project" conference. Read more . . .
Gov. Noem Celebrates Record Low Unemployment Numbers
02/16/2023
Governor Kristi Noem celebrated new record low unemployment data from the South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation (DLR). Read more . . .
Gov. Noem and Colleagues Release Joint Statement on Foreign Objects
02/16/2023
Today, Governor Kristi Noem and 16 of her fellow Republican governors released a joint statement on the multiple foreign objects that have violated American airspace over the last few weeks. Read more . . .
Governor Noem Appoints James White to Game, Fish & Parks Commission
02/16/2023
Today, Governor Kristi Noem announced that she will appoint James (Jim) White to serve on the South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) Commission. Read more . . .
Gov. Noem to Highlight Freedom-Focused Approach to Health Policy
02/15/2023
Governor Kristi Noem will highlight South Dakota's freedom-focused approach to health policy, especially throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, at an event hosted by the Cato Institute on Thursday. Read more . . .
Gov. Noem to Outline Blueprint for State Response to Communist China
02/14/2023
Governor Kristi Noem will outline the blueprint for a state response to the threat posed by the Chinese Communist Party in a speech to the America First Policy Institute on Wednesday. Read more . . .
Governor Noem Closes State Offices in Eight Counties for Winter Storms
02/14/2023
Tonight, Gov. Kristi Noem ordered all state government executive branch offices in eight northeast South Dakota counties to be closed until noon Wednesday, Feb.15, due to blizzard conditions. Read more . . .
Gov. Noem Signs "Help Not Harm" Bill
02/13/2023
Today, Governor Kristi Noem signed HB 1080, the "Help Not Harm" bill, into law Read more . . .
KEEPING TAXES LOW • LIMITING GOVERNMENT REGULATION
• FIGHTING GOVERNMENT INTRUSION • KEEPING GOVERNMENT OPEN AND HONEST