press releases
Gov. Rhoden Strengthens Education with Additional Teacher Apprenticeships
05/11/2026
Today, Governor Larry Rhoden further committed to strengthening South Dakota's education system by creating 31 additional apprenticeship spots for the SD TAP program. Read more . . .
Our People
05/08/2026
When visitors arrive in our state, they are greeted with warm smiles and friendly faces. Read more . . .
Gov. Rhoden Highlights Freedom to Worship on National Day of Prayer
05/07/2026
Today, Governor Larry Rhoden highlighted his legislation to defend the freedom to worship while honoring National Day of Prayer. Read more . . .
Gov. Rhoden Cuts Ribbon New Edmunds County Jail
05/06/2026
Today, Governor Larry Rhoden cut the ribbon on the new Edmunds County Jail, continuing his emphasis on support for local law enforcement. Read more . . .
Flags at Half-Staff at State Capitol in Honor of Karen Muenster
05/06/2026
Today, Governor Larry Rhoden ordered that flags be flown at half-staff at the State Capitol from sunrise until sunset on Thursday, May 7, 2026. Read more . . .
Gov. Rhoden Recognizes Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons Day
05/05/2026
Today, Governor Larry Rhoden recognizes May 5th as Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons (MMIP) Day in South Dakota. Read more . . .
Gov. Rhoden Replaces Common Core with Common Sense Math
05/05/2026
Governor Larry Rhoden announced the new Math Standards for K-12 education were approved by a unanimous vote from the Board of Education Standards (BOES) yesterday. Read more . . .
Gov. Rhoden to Cut Ribbon on Edmunds County Jail
05/05/2026
Tomorrow, Governor Larry Rhoden will cut the ribbon on the Edmunds County Jail. Read more . . .
Gov. Rhoden Breaks Ground on SDNG Vehicle Maintenance Shop
05/05/2026
Today, Governor Larry Rhoden supported the South Dakota Army National Guard by hosting a groundbreaking ceremony for their new Watertown Vehicle Maintenance Shop. Read more . . .
Gov. Rhoden Advances Tourism in Rural Communities
05/04/2026
Today, Governor Larry Rhoden announced that Travel South Dakota is reinstating the popular Tourism Advertising Promotion (TAP) Grant Fund. Read more . . .
Gov. Rhoden and SDNG to Break Ground on Vehicle Maintenance Shop
05/04/2026
Tomorrow, Governor Larry Rhoden and the South Dakota Army National Guard (SDNG) will host a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Watertown Vehicle Maintenance Shop. Read more . . .
Gov. Rhoden to Make Tourism Announcement at Mount Rushmore
05/03/2026
Tomorrow, Governor Larry Rhoden will make an announcement advancing South Dakota's thriving tourism industry at a press conference at Mount Rushmore. Read more . . .
Flags at Half-Staff in Honor of National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Day
05/01/2026
Today, Governor Larry Rhoden ordered that flags be flown at half-staff from sunrise until sunset statewide on Sunday, May 3, 2026. Read more . . .
A Safer Parole System
05/01/2026
South Dakota is a safe place, and, thanks to the work of our law enforcement, we have decreased crime in double-digit percentages in several categories. Read more . . .
Flags at Half-Staff at State Capitol in Honor of Kenneth Kredit
05/01/2026
Today, Governor Larry Rhoden ordered that flags be flown at half-staff at the State Capitol from sunrise until sunset on Saturday, May 2, 2026. Read more . . .
Gov. Rhoden Announces Additional Parole Reform Solutions
04/30/2026
Today, Governor Larry Rhoden announced immediate steps to help improve parole supervision in South Dakota, all of which have been executed or are in the process of execution. Read more . . .
Gov. Rhoden Announces Expansion of Youth Apprenticeships
04/30/2026
Today, Governor Larry Rhoden announced the expansion of youth apprenticeships for high school students. Read more . . .
Gov. Rhoden to Announce Apprenticeship Opportunity
04/29/2026
Tomorrow, Governor Larry Rhoden will make an announcement involving the expansion of apprenticeship opportunities at the South Dakota Start Today Apprenticeship Summit. Read more . . .
Keeping Taxpayers Top of Mind
04/24/2026
Every taxpayer dollar belongs to the people. It's our job as elected leaders to spend the people's money as efficiently as possible to keep South Dakota strong, safe, and free. Read more . . .
Gov. Rhoden Leads on Implementation of Law Enforcement Protection Bill
04/24/2026
Today, Governor Larry Rhoden made progress on implementing HB 1084, a result that he delivered this legislative session to stop doxxing of law enforcement officers. Read more . . .
Gov. Rhoden Appoints Mag. Judge Callahan as Fourth Circuit Judge
04/24/2026
Today, Governor Larry Rhoden announced the appointment of Judge Chad Callahan as a circuit judge in the Fourth Circuit. Read more . . .
Gov. Rhoden Breaks Ground on New Men's Prison
04/22/2026
Today, Governor Larry Rhoden broke ground on the largest single investment in public safety in state history: the new men's prison in Sioux Falls. Read more . . .
Gov. Rhoden to Break Ground on New Men's Prison
04/21/2026
Tomorrow, Governor Larry Rhoden will break ground on the new men's prison in Sioux Falls. Read more . . .
Gov. Rhoden Cuts Ribbon on Two Major Firefighting Investments
04/20/2026
oday, Governor Larry Rhoden helped cut the ribbon on two major new investments in South Dakota Wildland Fire. Read more . . .
Gov. Rhoden to Attend Wildland Fire Ribbon Cutting
04/19/2026
Tomorrow, Governor Larry Rhoden will attend a ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Wildland Fire building in Rapid City. Read more . . .
Freedom Drives Opportunity
04/17/2026
In South Dakota, we believe in protecting our freedom, defending our constitutional rights, and putting common sense policies into action. Read more . . .
Gov. Rhoden Briefs Tech Leaders on GRIT's Example for Nation
04/15/2026
Today, Governor Larry Rhoden briefed technology and cybersecurity leaders on the success of the Governor's Resilience and Infrastructure Task Force. Read more . . .
Gov. Rhoden Announces New Gunsmithing Program at Western Dakota Tech
04/14/2026
Today, Governor Larry Rhoden announced the addition of a new gunsmithing curriculum to Western Dakota Technical College. Read more . . .
Gov. Rhoden to Host Press Conference at Western Dakota Tech
04/13/2026
Tomorrow, Governor Larry Rhoden will make an announcement at a press conference at Western Dakota Technical College. Read more . . .
Gov. Rhoden Receives Disaster Declaration from President Trump
04/10/2026
Today, Gov. Larry Rhoden announced that South Dakota has received a presidential disaster declaration in response to a historic, record-breaking winter windstorm. Read more . . .
Driving Innovation in National Defense
04/10/2026
South Dakota has never been a place that sits on the sidelines. When there's work to be done, we roll up our sleeves and get after it. Read more . . .
Gov. Rhoden Hosts U.S. Secretary of Education McMahon
04/09/2026
Yesterday, Governor Larry Rhoden hosted U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon on her first official visit to South Dakota. Read more . . .
Governor Rhoden Announces Investments to Strengthen South Dakota's Defense Industry
04/08/2026
Today, Governor Larry Rhoden announced the creation of the South Dakota Defense Institute and a new collaboration space in Rapid City's Innovation District. Read more . . .
Gov. Rhoden to Make National Security Announcement
04/07/2026
Tomorrow, Governor Larry Rhoden will make an important national security announcement to advance his vision to make the defense industry South Dakota's "next big industry." Read more . . .
Gov. Rhoden Announces $7.8 Million in Opioid Settlement Funding
04/02/2026
Today, Governor Larry Rhoden announced that the state of South Dakota is awarding more than $7.8 million in opioid settlement transformative grants. Read more . . .
Gov. Rhoden Advises Counties on Implementation of SB 96
04/01/2026
Today, Governor Larry Rhoden advised South Dakota's counties on the implementation of his plan to cut property taxes, SB 96. Read more . . .
Governor Rhoden to Host Press Conference
04/01/2026
Tomorrow, Governor Larry Rhoden will host a press conference to share news related to opioid settlement funding. Read more . . .
Gov. Rhoden Invites Families to Attend Easter Egg Hunt
03/31/2026
On Easter Sunday, Governor Larry Rhoden will host the 73rd annual Pierre Elks Lodge Easter Egg Hunt. Read more . . .
Gov. Rhoden Signs Richmond Lake Dam Bill
03/30/2026
Today, Governor Larry Rhoden signed SB 121, which transfers moneys and makes an appropriation for the replacement of the Richmond Lake dam and spillway. Read more . . .
Gov. Rhoden Signs Bills to Support Rural Communities
03/27/2026
Today, Governor Larry Rhoden signed five bills supporting agriculture and rural communities, including HB 1048, which makes an appropriation for the expansion of broadband infrastructure. Read more . . .
Gov. Rhoden Signs Education Bills into Law
03/27/2026
Today, Governor Larry Rhoden signed six bills that support students and education across the state, including HB 1017. Read more . . .
Strengthening South Dakota
03/27/2026
From rural healthcare to property tax relief, apprenticeships to airport investments, I have focused on strengthening our economy and supporting communities across the state. Read more . . .
Gov. Rhoden Signs Election Integrity Bills into Law
03/26/2026
Today, Governor Larry Rhoden signed six election integrity bills, including the South Dakota SAVE Act, Senate Bill 175. Read more . . .
Trump Administration Approves Gov. Rhoden's Request for Year-Round E15
03/26/2026
The Trump administration announced they have approved a request made by Governor Rhoden and six other Governors for a nationwide waiver under the Clean Air Act to allow the year-round sale of E15. Read more . . .
Governor Rhoden to Visit Aberdeen and Faulkton
03/26/2026
Tomorrow, Governor Larry Rhoden will visit Aberdeen and Faulkton. Read more . . .
Gov. Rhoden Signs Taking Care of People Bills into Law
03/25/2026
Today, Governor Larry Rhoden signed 12 bills that emphasize taking care of people, including SB 221 and HB 1220, which regulate the sale of nicotine products. Read more . . .
Gov. Rhoden Signs Executive Order 2026-05
03/25/2026
Today, Governor Larry Rhoden signed Executive Order 2026-05, which adds Ziebach County to the Central South Dakota Enhancement District (CSDED). Read more . . .
Gov. Rhoden Honors Medal of Honor Recipient Captain Williams
03/25/2026
Today, Governor Larry Rhoden honored Medal of Honor recipient Captain Royce Williams. Read more . . .
Gov. Rhoden Signs Airport Expansion Bill into Law
03/24/2026
Today, Governor Larry Rhoden signed six Open for Opportunity bills into law, including SB 76, which supports the expansion of the Sioux Falls and Rapid City airports. Read more . . .
