press releases
Gov. Noem Launches Whistleblower Hotline for Higher Education
05/26/2023
Today, Governor Kristi Noem announced a new whistleblower hotline for students, faculty, parents, and taxpayers to report concerns at institutions of higher education in South Dakota. These individual Read more . . .
Gov. Noem Orders Flags at Half-Staff in Honor of Memorial Day
05/26/2023
Today, Governor Kristi Noem ordered that flags be lowered to half-staff statewide from 12:01 am until noon on Monday, May 29, in honor of Memorial Day. Read more . . .
Improving Higher Education
05/26/2023
South Dakota's kids are our future. This point really hits home for those of us who are already seeing our own kids have kids of their own! And we must set our kids up with the skills and knowledge to Read more . . .
Gov. Noem Challenges Board of Regents to Improve Higher Education
05/25/2023
Today, Governor Kristi Noem challenged the South Dakota Board of Regents (BOR) to make South Dakota an example to the nation of what quality higher education should look like Read more . . .
Remembering Sheila
05/19/2023
It is springtime in South Dakota and all things seem new! Read more . . .
Gov. Noem Leads Letter Opposing the Chinese Communist Party
05/16/2023
Today, Governor Kristi Noem led a letter with three of her fellow Republican governors to Mortimer Buckley, Chief Executive Officer of Vanguard. Read more . . .
Gov. Noem Submits Public Comment Opposing Biden's Proposed Changes to Title IX
05/15/2023
Today, Governor Kristi Noem and the South Dakota Department of Education submitted a public comment to U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona regarding Title IX. Read more . . .
Gov. Noem and Colleagues Oppose Biden's Proposed Changes to Title IX
05/15/2023
Today, Governor Kristi Noem and 24 of her fellow Republican governors sent a letter to Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona regarding Title IX. Read more . . .
Gov. Noem Signs Executive Order Responding to Public Health Crisis
05/15/2023
Governor Noem has signed Executive Order 2023-07 to take immediate action to address the public health crisis caused by the nationwide shortage of critical medications. Read more . . .
Flags at Half-Staff at State Capitol in Honor of Former State Representative Jerome B. Lammers
05/15/2023
Today, Governor Kristi Noem ordered that flags be flown at half-staff at the State Capitol on Saturday, May 13, 2023, in honor of former State Representative Jerome B. Lammers. Read more . . .
Cherishing South Dakota Moms
05/12/2023
I still remember the first time I was invited to my mother-in-law's home for dinner when I was dating Bryon. Read more . . .
Flags at Half-Staff Statewide in Honor of the Victims of the Shooting in Allen, Texas
05/11/2023
Today, Governor Kristi Noem ordered that flags be flown at half-staff Statewide from sunrise until sunset on Thursday, May 11th, 2023. Read more . . .
Gov. Noem Celebrates National Travel and Tourism Week
05/11/2023
Yesterday, Governor Kristi Noem celebrated National Travel and Tourism Week. The governor visited travel and tourism businesses in the Black Hills. Read more . . .
Gov. Noem to Celebrate National Travel and Tourism Week
05/08/2023
Governor Kristi Noem will hold a press conference in honor of National Travel and Tourism Week. Read more . . .
Flags at Half-Staff at State Capitol in Honor of National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service
05/07/2023
Today, Governor Kristi Noem ordered that flags be flown at half-staff at the State Capitol from sunrise until sunset on Sunday, May 7th, 2023. Read more . . .
Travel Forward – Celebrating National Travel and Tourism Week
05/05/2023
"Everyone must visit beautiful South Dakota. Pack your bags and rush to the car and start driving. With so many fun and exciting things to see and do, what will you do first?" Read more . . .
Gov. Noem Recognizes Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons Day
05/05/2023
Governor Noem recognizes today as Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons Day. Read more . . .
$32.5 Million in Broadband Funding Announced
05/04/2023
Governor Kristi Noem and the Governor's Office of Economic Development announced the latest ConnectSD broadband grants. Read more . . .
Gov. Noem Signs Executive Order Banning Tencent
05/04/2023
Today, Governor Noem signed Executive Order 2023-06 banning Tencent Holding, Ltd. ("Tencent") for state government agencies, employees, and contractors using state devices. Read more . . .
Flags at Half-Staff at State Capitol in Honor of Former State Representative Marie C. Ingalls
05/03/2023
Today, Governor Kristi Noem ordered that flags be flown at half-staff at the State Capitol from sunrise until sunset on Sunday, May 7th, 2023, in honor of former State Representative Marie C. Ingalls Read more . . .
Governor Noem Appoints James V. Lochner and Doug Morrison to Board of Regents
05/02/2023
Today, Governor Krisi Noem announced that she will appoint James (Jim) V. Lochner and Doug Morrison to serve on the South Dakota Board of Regents. Read more . . .
Gov. Noem Expands Paid Family Leave for State Employees
05/02/2023
Today, Governor Kristi Noem and the Bureau of Human Resources expanded Paid Family Leave benefits for state employees to 100% for up to 12 weeks. Read more . . .
Governor Noem Appoints Denny Law to Board of Technical Education
04/28/2023
Today, Governor Kristi Noem announced that she will appoint Denny Law to the South Dakota Board of Technical Education. Read more . . .
Building a Winning Workforce
04/28/2023
My first job consisted of a list of farm chores – feed the horses, check the cows, clean the barns. But it was never my intention to keep that job forever. Read more . . .
Gov. Noem Announces Next Adjutant General
04/28/2023
Today, Governor Kristi Noem announced that Brigadier General Mark Morrell will serve as the next Adjutant General of the South Dakota National Guard. Read more . . .
Governor Noem Appoints Bruce Cull to Game, Fish and Parks Commission
04/28/2023
Today, Governor Krisi Noem announced that she will appoint Bruce Cull to serve on the South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) Commission. Read more . . .
Gov. Noem and Colleagues Recognize Jewish American Heritage Month
04/27/2023
Today, Governor Kristi Noem and 25 of her fellow Republican governors released a statement recognizing May as Jewish American Heritage Month. Read more . . .
Gov. Noem Recognizes the 75th Anniversary of the State of Israel
04/26/2023
Today, Governor Kristi Noem recognized the 75th anniversary of the state of Israel. Read more . . .
Commissioner Steve Westra Stepping Down
04/26/2023
Today, Governor Kristi Noem announced that Steve Westra, Commissioner of the Governor's Office of Economic Development (GOED), will be stepping down from that position, effective May 22. Read more . . .
Gov. Noem Announces Additional Funding for Apprenticeship Programs
04/25/2023
Gov. Noem and the Department of Labor and Regulation announced additional financial assistance for businesses and apprentices to develop new and expand existing Registered Apprenticeship Programs Read more . . .
Gov. Noem Signs Executive Order Expanding Job Opportunities
04/24/2023
Today, Governor Noem signed Executive Order 2023-05 expanding job opportunities to South Dakotans without a postsecondary degree. Read more . . .
Gov. Noem to Announce New Apprenticeship Funding
04/24/2023
Gov. Noem will announce additional funding for workforce development to grow the number of apprentices with grants directly to employers for new and existing Registered Apprenticeship Programs. Read more . . .
A History Worth Learning
04/21/2023
Our kids and our grandkids will be the next generation of leaders, business owners, and entrepreneurs. Read more . . .
Gov. Noem Applauds Passage of Social Studies Standards
04/17/2023
Today, Governor Kristi Noem applauded the passage of the social studies standards revisions by the Board of Education Standards: Read more . . .
Gov. Noem Signs Executive Order Protecting Second Amendment Rights
04/14/2023
Today, Governor Noem signed Executive Order 2023-04 to protect South Dakotan's Second Amendment rights from being infringed upon by financial institutions. Read more . . .
Freedom, Guaranteed
04/14/2023
President Reagan famously said, "the nine most terrifying words in the English language are: I'm from the government, and I'm here to help." Read more . . .
Gov. Noem to Deliver Keynote Address at Lake Area Technical College's Governor's Luncheon
04/13/2023
Governor Kristi Noem will deliver the keynote address at Lake Area Technical College's Governor's Luncheon on Monday in Watertown. Read more . . .
Commissioner Scott Bollinger Announces Retirement
04/12/2023
Today, Scott Bollinger, Commissioner of the Bureau of Administration (BOA), announced that he will be retiring in June of 2023. Read more . . .
The Spirit of Easter
04/07/2023
During the Easter season, we spend time with our families, we celebrate with our friends and neighbors, and we are thankful for our many blessings. Read more . . .
Gov. Noem to President Biden: "We'll See You in Court"
04/06/2023
Today, Governor Kristi Noem announced that South Dakota will "see [President Biden] in court" over the Biden Administration's proposed reimagination of Title IX... Read more . . .
Governor Noem Invites Families to Attend the 70th Annual Pierre Elks Lodge Easter Egg Hunt
04/06/2023
The 70th annual Pierre Elks Lodge Easter Egg Hunt will be on Easter Sunday, April 9, 2023. Read more . . .
State Government Offices Remain Closed for Winter Storm
04/04/2023
Offices Reopen in Certain Counties Read more . . .
Governor Noem Closes State Government Offices for Winter Storm
04/03/2023
Today, Governor Kristi Noem ordered state government executive branch offices in certain counties be closed Tuesday, April 4, because of the winter storms in South Dakota. Heavy snow and high winds wi Read more . . .
Department of Revenue Updates Tax System for Decrease in State Tax Rate
04/03/2023
On July 1, 2023, South Dakota's tax rate will decrease from 4.5 percent to 4.2 percent. Read more . . .
Governor Noem Closes State Government Offices for Winter Storm
03/31/2023
Governor Kristi Noem ordered state government executive branch offices in certain counties to be closed Friday, March 31, because of the winter storms in South Dakota. Freezing rain, snow, and Read more . . .
Making the Best State in the Nation Even Better
03/31/2023
As the 2023 legislative session comes to a close, I want to take a moment to look back at what the legislature and I were able to accomplish working together for the people of South Dakota. Read more . . .
Gov. Noem and Colleagues Support House Energy Bill
03/31/2023
Today, Governor Kristi Noem and 22 of her fellow Republican governors issued a statement of support for the U.S. House of Representatives' Energy Bill as introduced. Read more . . .
All of Gov. Noem's VETOES Sustained by the Legislature
03/27/2023
Today, all of Governor Noem's remaining VETOES were sustained by the legislature. 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 . . .
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 . . .
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