press releases
Gov. Rhoden Signs Agriculture Bills on National Agriculture Day
03/18/2025
Today, Governor Larry Rhoden signed six agriculture bills in honor of National Agriculture Day. Read more . . .
Gov. Rhoden Offers Black Hills Land to President Trump for "National Garden of American Heroes"
03/18/2025
Today, Governor Larry Rhoden sent a letter to President Donald J. Trump proposing a location in the Black Hills in site of Mount Rushmore as a location for the "National Garden of American Heroes." Read more . . .
Gov. Rhoden to Visit Aberdeen on Open for Opportunity Tour
03/18/2025
Tomorrow, Governor Larry Rhoden will be in Aberdeen for day three of his Open for Opportunity Tour. Read more . . .
Gov. Rhoden Signs Economic Opportunity Bills into Law
03/17/2025
Today, Governor Larry Rhoden signed 10 bills to promote economic opportunity. Read more . . .
Gov. Rhoden Launches the Rhoden RhoundUp
03/17/2025
Today, Governor Larry Rhoden launched the Rhoden RhoundUp, a short video series recapping each day of his Open for Opportunity tour. You can find the first video here. Read more . . .
Gov. Rhoden to Celebrate National Ag Day on Open for Opportunity Tour
03/17/2025
Tomorrow, Governor Larry Rhoden will celebrate National Agriculture Day in Pierre, Ft. Pierre, and Onida for day two of his Open for Opportunity Tour. Read more . . .
Gov. Rhoden to Launch "Open for Opportunity Tour" in Sioux Falls
03/14/2025
On Monday, Governor Larry Rhoden will launch his Open for Opportunity Tour. Read more . . .
A Historic Session – and a Path Forward
03/14/2025
We just wrapped up the 2025 legislative session – our 100th in South Dakota's history. It's been quite a ride. Read more . . .
Gov. Rhoden Signs Bill to Address Property Taxes
03/13/2025
Today, Governor Larry Rhoden signed his bill to address the rising burden of property taxes on South Dakota homeowners, SB 216. Read more . . .
Gov. Rhoden VETOES HB 1132
03/12/2025
Today, Governor Larry Rhoden VETOED HB 1132, which would have expanded the child care assistance program beyond the low-income families that it is meant to prioritize. Read more . . .
Gov. Rhoden Signs Attorney General Jackley's Bills into Law
03/12/2025
Today, Governor Larry Rhoden signed nine bills into law, including six bills that were introduced by Attorney General Marty Jackley. Read more . . .
Gov. Rhoden Appoints Jim Dover and Jamie Stucky to the Board of Technical Education
03/12/2025
Today, the Senate approved Governor Larry Rhoden's appointment of James "Jim" Dover and Jamie Stucky to the South Dakota Board of Technical Education. Read more . . .
Gov. Rhoden Appoints Miles Beacom and Griffin Petersen to the Board of Regents
03/12/2025
Today, the Senate confirmed Governor Rhoden's appointment of Miles Beacom and Griffin Petersen to the South Dakota Board of Regents. Read more . . .
Gov. Rhoden Signs 19 Bills into Law
03/12/2025
Today, Governor Larry Rhoden signed the following 19 bills into law. Read more . . .
Gov. Rhoden to Sign Bill to Address Property Taxes
03/12/2025
Weekly Legislative Press Conference to Follow Read more . . .
Gov. Rhoden Signs Pro-Second Amendment Bill and 31 Other Bills into Law
03/11/2025
Today, Governor Larry Rhoden signed HB 1080, a pro-Second Amendment bill, which voids covenants that prohibit or restrict the possession or use of firearms and ammunition. Read more . . .
Gov. Rhoden Signs Barber Bill into Law
03/10/2025
Today, Governor Larry Rhoden signed SB 28, which revises provisions relating to licensing fees and license renewal dates for the practice of barbering and declares an emergency. Read more . . .
Protecting Property Rights
03/07/2025
I am no stranger to discussions about eminent domain and property rights. I've fought for private property rights in this Capitol for over 20 years. Read more . . .
Gov. Rhoden Signs "Baby Gabriel" Bill and Five Other Bills
03/06/2025
Today, Governor Larry Rhoden signed HB 1044, which authorizes the use of a newborn safety device for the voluntary surrender of a newborn. Read more . . .
Gov. Rhoden Signs Bill to Protect Property Rights
03/06/2025
Today, Governor Larry Rhoden signed HB 1052, which protects the property rights of South Dakota landowners by prohibiting eminent domain for a pipeline that carries carbon oxide. Read more . . .
Gov. Rhoden to Host Weekly Legislative Press Conference
03/05/2025
Tomorrow, Governor Larry Rhoden will host his weekly legislative press conference. Read more . . .
Gov. Rhoden Signs Six Bills into Law
03/05/2025
Today, Governor Larry Rhoden signed the following six bills into law. Read more . . .
South Dakota Wins Back-to-Back Governor's Cups
03/04/2025
The state of South Dakota, under the leadership of Governor Larry Rhoden and Former Governor Kristi Noem, has won Site Selection Magazine's 2024 Governor's Cup. Read more . . .
Gov. Rhoden Bans DeepSeek and RedNote for State Government
03/04/2025
Today, Governor Larry Rhoden and the South Dakota Bureau of Information and Telecommunications (BIT) banned the Chinese applications DeepSeek and RedNote pursuant to Executive Order 2023-06. Read more . . .
Gov. Rhoden Announces Habitat Conservation License Plate
03/03/2025
Today, Governor Larry Rhoden and South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) announced the Habitat Conservation License Plate. Read more . . .
Gov. Rhoden Signs Six Bills into Law
03/03/2025
Today, Governor Larry Rhoden signed the following six bills into law. Read more . . .
It Is Time to Reset
02/28/2025
Living on a ranch, I've never had much time for technology. I've always preferred riding a horse over online entertainment, and at work, I stick to the traditional pen-and-paper approach. Read more . . .
Gov. Rhoden Signs Bill to Require Age Verification by Harmful Websites
02/27/2025
Today, Governor Larry Rhoden signed HB 1053, which requires age verification by websites containing material that is harmful to minors and provides a penalty therefor. Read more . . .
Gov. Rhoden Announces Project Prison Reset
02/27/2025
Today, Governor Larry Rhoden announced Project Prison Reset, a working group that will determine the best path forward for a new prison. Read more . . .
Gov. Rhoden to Host Weekly Legislative Press Conference
02/26/2025
Tomorrow, Governor Larry Rhoden will host his weekly legislative press conference. Read more . . .
Gov. Rhoden Signs Eight Bills into Law
02/25/2025
Today, Governor Larry Rhoden signed the following eight bills into law. Read more . . .
Gov. Rhoden Signs Pro-Second Amendment Bill into Law
02/24/2025
Today, Governor Larry Rhoden signed SB 81. Read more . . .
Crossing Over
02/21/2025
Milestones are an important part of any process. They're a good opportunity to reflect on where we've come from, assess where we are, and look ahead to what comes next. Read more . . .
Gov. Rhoden Announces Senior Chief Jeremiah Schneider as Secretary of Veteran Affairs
02/20/2025
Today, Governor Larry Rhoden announced that Senior Chief Jeremiah Schneider will serve as the new Secretary of Veteran Affairs. Read more . . .
Gov. Rhoden to Host Legislative Press Conference
02/18/2025
Tomorrow, Governor Larry Rhoden will host his weekly legislative press conference. Read more . . .
Gov. Rhoden Signs 13 Bills into Law
02/18/2025
Today, Governor Larry Rhoden signed the following 13 bills into law. Read more . . .
Gov. Rhoden Celebrates the Return of Fireworks to Mount Rushmore
02/17/2025
This President's Day, Governor Larry Rhoden celebrated the return of fireworks to Mount Rushmore. Read more . . .
Gov. Rhoden Announces Expansion of Highway Patrol in Sioux Falls
02/14/2025
Today, Governor Larry Rhoden announced a major force expansion of the South Dakota Highway Patrol in the Sioux Falls area. Read more . . .
Open for Opportunity
02/14/2025
Just a few days ago, I was formally inaugurated as Governor at the South Dakota State Capitol. Read more . . .
Gov. Rhoden to Announce Public Safety Enhancement for Sioux Falls
02/13/2025
Tomorrow, Governor Larry Rhoden will host a press conference to announce a major public safety enhancement for the Sioux Falls area. Read more . . .
Gov. Rhoden Unveils Plan to Address Property Tax Burden
02/13/2025
Today, Governor Larry Rhoden announced his plan to address the property tax burden on owner-occupied property in South Dakota: SB 216A. Read more . . .
Gov. Rhoden Signs HB 1034 and Four Other Bills into Law
02/13/2025
Today, Governor Larry Rhoden signed HB 1034, which makes an appropriation for costs related to the suppression of wildfires impacting the state and to declare an emergency. Read more . . .
South Dakota Law Enforcement Supports Construction of a New Prison
02/12/2025
Three South Dakota Law Enforcement associations issued statements of support for the construction of a new prison. Read more . . .
Gov. Rhoden Signs Open Meeting Laws Bill
02/12/2025
Today, Governor Larry Rhoden signed SB 74, which requires the publication and review of an explanation of the open meeting laws of this state. Read more . . .
Gov. Rhoden Appoints Tim Czmowski to District 6 House Seat
02/12/2025
Today, Governor Larry Rhoden announced the appointment of Tim Czmowski to the open House seat for District 6, which includes portions of Lincoln County. Read more . . .
Gov. Rhoden to Host Legislative Press Conference
02/12/2025
Tomorrow, Governor Larry Rhoden will host his weekly legislative press conference. Read more . . .
Gov. Rhoden Signs 14 Bills into Law
02/10/2025
Today, Governor Larry Rhoden signed the following 14 bills into law: Read more . . .
Gov. Rhoden's Inaugural Address
02/08/2025
Good afternoon! Before I begin, I want to thank our people for this honor. Our state is great because "Under God, the People Rule." Read more . . .
Gov. Rhoden Signs Ban on Sanctuary Cities
02/07/2025
Today, Governor Larry Rhoden signed SB 7, which bans sanctuary cities in South Dakota. Read more . . .
Keeping South Dakota Safe
02/07/2025
I've now been Governor of South Dakota for about 2 weeks. We finally have bills reaching my desk. I just signed my first bill as Governor, Senate Bill 7 Read more . . .
