press releases
Gov. Rhoden and Colleagues Support Trump Administration's National Farm Security Action Plan
07/08/2025
Today, Governor Larry Rhoden and fellow America First Governors voiced their support of USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins and the Trump Administration's National Farm Security Action Plan. Read more . . .
Project Prison Reset to Hold Fourth Meeting
07/07/2025
Tomorrow will mark the fourth meeting of the Project Prison Reset task force. Read more . . .
Rooted in Freedom
07/04/2025
Independence Day marks a pivotal moment in American History. Read more . . .
Flags at Half-Staff at State Capitol in Honor of Steve Hickey
07/01/2025
Today, Governor Larry Rhoden ordered that flags be flown at half-staff at the State Capitol from sunrise until sunset on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, in honor of former state legislator Steve Hickey. Read more . . .
Gov. Rhoden's Bill to Address Property Taxes Will Take Effect
06/30/2025
Tomorrow, Governor Larry Rhoden's bill to address the rising burden of property taxes on South Dakota homeowners, SB 216, will take effect. Read more . . .
The Western States
06/27/2025
I was born and raised in West River, and that part of the state reflects the great American West in a lot of ways. Read more . . .
Gov. Rhoden and Colleagues Urge Congress to Remove AI Provision from One, Big, Beautiful Bill
06/27/2025
Governor Larry Rhoden and 16 fellow governors urged Congress to strip a provision from the One, Big, Beautiful Bill that would ban state regulation of AI for the next 10 years. Read more . . .
Gov. Rhoden to Visit Lemmon on Open for Opportunity Tour
06/27/2025
On Monday, Governor Larry Rhoden will visit Lemmon on his Open for Opportunity tour. Read more . . .
Gov. Rhoden to Visit Brandon and Baltic on Open for Opportunity Tour
06/25/2025
Tomorrow, Governor Larry Rhoden will visit Brandon and Baltic on his Open for Opportunity tour. Read more . . .
Ban on Sanctuary Cities Will Take Effect
06/25/2025
On July 1st, the ban on sanctuary cities in South Dakota, SB 7, will take effect. Read more . . .
Gov. Rhoden and Sec. Doug Burgum Move Forward with Planning for Mount Rushmore Fireworks
06/24/2025
Today, Governor Larry Rhoden and United States Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum announced that they are moving forward with planning for the Mount Rushmore Fireworks celebration. Read more . . .
Flags at Half-Staff at State Capitol in Honor of Royal "Mac" McCracken
06/24/2025
Today, Governor Larry Rhoden ordered that flags be flown at half-staff at the State Capitol on Saturday, June 28, 2025, in honor of former state legislator Royal "Mac" McCracken. Read more . . .
Government Accountability Bills Will Take Effect
06/23/2025
On July 1, two government accountability bills signed by Governor Larry Rhoden will take effect. Read more . . .
Gov. Rhoden Celebrates South Dakota's Reaffirmed AAA Credit Rating
06/17/2025
Today, Governor Larry Rhoden celebrated Moody's reaffirmation of South Dakota's AAA credit rating. Read more . . .
Gov. Rhoden Now Accepting Applications for Fall Interns
06/16/2025
Governor Larry Rhoden and his office are now accepting applications for the 2025 Fall Internship Program. Read more . . .
Gov. Rhoden to Host Governor's Ag Summit
06/16/2025
Tomorrow, Governor Larry Rhoden will host the 2025 Governor's Agricultural Summit (Ag Summit). Read more . . .
Flags at Half-Staff in Honor of Assassinated Minnesota Legislator
06/14/2025
Today, Governor Larry Rhoden ordered that flags be flown at half-staff from sunrise until sunset at the State Capitol on Saturday, June 14, 2025, in honor of Minnesota state representative Hortman. Read more . . .
Peace & Prosperity
06/13/2025
There's a beat-up old book sitting on my desk at the State Capitol. It's full of pictures that were taken by my dad Read more . . .
Governor Rhoden Leads Trade Mission to Israel
06/09/2025
This week, Governor Larry Rhoden is leading a business-driven trade mission to Israel alongside South Dakota Trade. Read more . . .
Flags at Half-Staff at State Capitol in Honor of Lyle Mensch
06/06/2025
Today, Governor Larry Rhoden ordered that flags be flown at half-staff at the State Capitol from sunrise until sunset on Saturday, June 7, 2025, in honor of former state legislator Lyle Mensch. Read more . . .
605: A Little Slice of Paradise
06/05/2025
My family has ranched the same area of western South Dakota for generations. My hometown of Union Center is a very small community. Read more . . .
Gov. Rhoden to Visit Aberdeen and Mobridge on Open for Opportunity Tour
06/04/2025
Tomorrow, Governor Larry Rhoden will bring his Open for Opportunity Tour to Aberdeen and Mobridge. Read more . . .
Project Prison Reset to Hold Third Meeting
06/02/2025
Tomorrow will mark the third meeting of the Project Prison Reset task force. Read more . . .
Gov. Rhoden to Visit Hot Springs on Open for Opportunity Tour
06/02/2025
Tomorrow, Governor Larry Rhoden will kick off another week on his Open for Opportunity tour by visiting Hot Springs. Read more . . .
Gov. Rhoden Establishes the Governor's Resilience and Infrastructure Task Force
06/02/2025
Today, Governor Larry Rhoden signed Executive Order 2025-06, which establishes the Governor's Resilience and Infrastructure Task Force (GRIT). Read more . . .
Opportunities in Education
05/30/2025
May is graduation season. Kids across South Dakota are looking forward to enjoying the summer, and they're also looking ahead to whatever comes next. Read more . . .
Gov. Rhoden Obtains Partnership between Highway Patrol and ICE
05/28/2025
Today, Governor Larry Rhoden announced that the South Dakota Highway Patrol has obtained a Memorandum of Agreement to assist in ICE's actions to keep America safe. Read more . . .
A Safer Border – a Safer South Dakota
05/23/2025
Former Governor Noem would often say, "What you see with your eyes, you carry in your heart." Read more . . .
Flags at Half-Staff in Honor of Memorial Day
05/23/2025
Today, Governor Larry Rhoden ordered that flags be flown at half-staff from sunrise until noon, then briskly raised to full-staff until sunset statewide on Memorial Day. Read more . . .
Gov. Rhoden Announces Mark Wixon as BIT Commissioner
05/22/2025
Today, Governor Larry Rhoden announced that Mark Wixon will serve as the new Bureau of Information and Technology (BIT) Commissioner. Read more . . .
Gov. Rhoden to Host TikTok Press Conference with Reid Rasner
05/22/2025
Tomorrow, Governor Larry Rhoden will host a press conference with Wyoming billionaire Reid Rasner regarding the potential of South Dakota as a destination for an American-owned TikTok. Read more . . .
Gov. Rhoden Requests Partnership between Highway Patrol and ICE
05/21/2025
Today, Governor Larry Rhoden sent a letter of intent requesting a Memorandum of Agreement to allow the South Dakota Highway Patrol to assist in the ICE actions to keep America safe. Read more . . .
Gov. Rhoden Visits South Dakota National Guard Troops at Southern Border
05/21/2025
Yesterday, Governor Larry Rhoden visited our South Dakota National Guard troops at the Southern Border. Read more . . .
Made in South Dakota
05/16/2025
With President Trump back in the White House, there's been a lot of talk about making sure that more products are Made in America. Read more . . .
Gov. Rhoden Signs Hours of Service Waiver to Bring Relief for Fuel Supply
05/15/2025
Today, Governor Larry Rhoden signed Executive Order 2025-05 granting an hours of service waiver for certain liquid products being transported through South Dakota. Read more . . .
Project Prison Reset Task Force Shares Consultant Report
05/15/2025
Today, the Project Prison Reset task force shared the completed consultant report by Arrington Watkins. Read more . . .
Gov. Rhoden to Visit Huron and Alpena on Open for Opportunity Tour
05/13/2025
Tomorrow, Governor Larry Rhoden will visit Huron and Alpena on his Open for Opportunity tour. Read more . . .
The First 100 Days
05/09/2025
On January 27, Larry Rhoden was sworn in as the 34th Governor of South Dakota. May 7 marks his 100th day as our Governor. Read more . . .
Gov. Rhoden to Visit Sioux Falls on Open for Opportunity Tour
05/06/2025
Tomorrow, Governor Larry Rhoden will return to Sioux Falls on his Open for Opportunity tour. Read more . . .
Flags at Half-Staff in Honor of Peace Officers Memorial Day
05/05/2025
Today, Governor Larry Rhoden ordered that flags be flown at half-staff from sunrise until sunset statewide on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, in honor of Peace Officers Memorial Day. Read more . . .
Flags at Half-Staff in Honor of National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Day
05/02/2025
Today, Governor Larry Rhoden ordered that flags be flown at half-staff from sunrise until sunset statewide on Sunday, May 4, 2025, in honor of National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Day. Read more . . .
Rep. Reder Announces Resignation, Gov. Rhoden Seeks Public Input on Replacement
05/02/2025
On Thursday, Representative Chris Reder announced that he has resigned his seat in the State House of Representatives. Read more . . .
The Great Faces of Travel
05/02/2025
South Dakota is such a wonderful state that millions of visitors come every year to see it for themselves. Read more . . .
Gov. Rhoden Sheds Light on His Work with Sec. Rollins to Save the Maude Family
04/30/2025
Today, Governor Larry Rhoden shed light on his work with Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins to aid in the dismissal of unjust criminal charges against the Maude family. Read more . . .
Gov. Rhoden Appoints Dr. Tonia Warzecha and Greg Von Wald to the Board of Education Standards
04/30/2025
Today, Governor Larry Rhoden announced the appointment of Dr. Tonia Warzecha and Greg Von Wald to the South Dakota Board of Education Standards. Read more . . .
Gov. Rhoden to Join Press Conference Celebrating Maudes with Sec. Rollins, AG Bondi, and Sec. Noem
04/29/2025
Tomorrow, Governor Larry Rhoden will join a press conference celebrating the dismissal of charges against the Maude family. Read more . . .
Project Prison Reset to Hold Second Meeting
04/28/2025
Tomorrow will mark the second meeting of the Project Prison Reset task force. Read more . . .
Gov. Rhoden Works With U.S. Government to Save Maudes from Unjust Criminal Prosecution
04/28/2025
Today, following the USDA announcement that the U.S. government has dropped criminal charges against the Maude family, Gov. Larry Rhoden shed light on his work to achieve this outcome. Read more . . .
Gov. Rhoden Establishes Secure Standard Reporting System
04/28/2025
Today, Governor Larry Rhoden signed Executive Order 2025-04, which directs the establishment and enforcement of a secure standard reporting system for state employees and supervisors. Read more . . .
