press releases
Gov. Rhoden Appoints David Wheeler to 3rd Judicial Circuit Court
04/25/2025
Seeks Public Input to Fill District 22 Senate Seat Read more . . .
A Shared Challenge – with Communities Leading the Way
04/25/2025
In South Dakota, we value personal responsibility, strong families, and local control. Read more . . .
Gov. Rhoden Thanks Secretary Flute and Commissioner Gottumukkala
04/24/2025
Algin Young to Serve as Secretary of Tribal Relations Read more . . .
Gov. Rhoden to Visit Watertown and Milbank on Open for Opportunity Tour
04/23/2025
Tomorrow, Governor Larry Rhoden will visit Watertown and Milbank on his Open for Opportunity tour. Read more . . .
Gov. Rhoden Announces Bill Even as Commissioner of the Governor's Office of Economic Development
04/23/2025
Today, Governor Larry Rhoden announced that Bill Even will serve as the next Commissioner of the Governor's Office of Economic Development (GOED). Read more . . .
Gov. Rhoden to Visit Winner on Open for Opportunity Tour
04/22/2025
Tomorrow, Governor Larry Rhoden will visit Winner on his Open for Opportunity tour. Read more . . .
Flags at Half-Staff in Honor of His Holiness Pope Francis
04/22/2025
Today, Governor Larry Rhoden ordered that flags be flown at half-staff statewide effective immediately as a mark of respect for the memory of His Holiness Pope Francis. Read more . . .
A Prayer for Our State and Nation
04/18/2025
We're at the Easter holiday. It's a great holiday to celebrate traditions with family and loved ones. Read more . . .
Gov. Rhoden Invites Families to Attend Easter Egg Hunt
04/17/2025
On Sunday, Governor Larry Rhoden will host the 72nd annual Pierre Elks Lodge Easter Egg Hunt. Read more . . .
Gov. Rhoden to Visit Madison on Open for Opportunity Tour
04/16/2025
Tomorrow, Governor Larry Rhoden will visit Madison on his Open for Opportunity tour. Read more . . .
Gov. Rhoden to Visit Lead, Deadwood, and Sturgis on Open for Opportunity Tour
04/15/2025
Tomorrow, Governor Larry Rhoden will visit Lead, Deadwood, and Sturgis on his Open for Opportunity tour. Read more . . .
Gov. Rhoden Appoints James Halverson and Eric Johannsen to the Second Century Habitat Fund Board
04/14/2025
Today, Governor Larry Rhoden announced the appointment of James Halverson and Eric Johannsen to the Second Century Habitat Fund Board. Read more . . .
The Dakotas: North and South
04/12/2025
We have a friendly rivalry with our neighbors to the north in North Dakota. Read more . . .
Gov. Rhoden and Colleagues Urge EPA to Increase Renewable Fuel Levels
04/11/2025
Yesterday, Governor Larry Rhoden and three fellow governors wrote Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin, urging him to set higher Renewable Volume Obligation (RVO) levels. Read more . . .
Gov. Rhoden to Visit Yankton and Vermillion on Open for Opportunity Tour
04/09/2025
Tomorrow, Governor Larry Rhoden will visit Yankton and Vermillion on his Open for Opportunity tour. Read more . . .
Gov. Rhoden and Colleagues Thank President Trump
04/08/2025
For Supporting Senate's Amendment to the House Budget Resolution Read more . . .
Gov. Rhoden Visits Standing Rock Sioux Tribe alongside ND Gov. Armstrong
04/07/2025
Today, Governor Larry Rhoden visited the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe on his Open for Opportunity Tour. Read more . . .
Gov. Rhoden to Visit Brookings on Open for Opportunity Tour
04/07/2025
Tomorrow, Governor Larry Rhoden will visit Brookings on his Open for Opportunity tour. Read more . . .
Real Property Tax Relief
04/04/2025
Now that the legislative session is in the rearview mirror, I'm focused on looking forward and unlocking new opportunities for South Dakota. Read more . . .
Gov. Rhoden to Visit Sioux Falls on Open for Opportunity Tour
04/02/2025
Tomorrow, Governor Larry Rhoden will return to Sioux Falls on his Open for Opportunity tour. Read more . . .
Project Prison Reset to Hold First Meeting
04/01/2025
This Wednesday and Thursday will mark the first meeting of Project Prison Reset. Read more . . .
Gov. Rhoden to Announce Homeowner Tax Relief Proposal
03/31/2025
Today, Governor Larry Rhoden will host a press conference to announce his Homeowner Tax Relief Proposal. Read more . . .
Gov. Rhoden Announces Homeowner Tax Relief Proposal
03/31/2025
Today, Governor Larry Rhoden announced his Homeowner Tax Relief Proposal during a press conference at the Capitol. Read more . . .
Gov. Rhoden Issues Executive Order to Support Wildland Fire
03/28/2025
Today, Governor Larry Rhoden signed Executive Order 2025-03, which supports the firefighting efforts of South Dakota Wildland Fire (SDWF). Read more . . .
Gov. Rhoden Signs Military and Veterans Bills into Law
03/28/2025
Today, Governor Larry Rhoden signed four bills supporting our military and veterans. Read more . . .
Gov. Rhoden Signs Budget Bills into Law
03/28/2025
Today, Governor Larry Rhoden signed eight budget bills into law, including SB 220, the general appropriations act for Fiscal Year 2026. Read more . . .
Bridging Our State
03/28/2025
We recently cut the ribbon on the new Lt. Commander John C. Waldron Bridge over the Missouri River between Pierre and Ft. Pierre. Read more . . .
Gov. Rhoden Celebrates South Dakota's Reaffirmed AAA Credit Rating
03/27/2025
Today, Governor Larry Rhoden celebrated Fitch's reaffirmation of South Dakota's AAA credit rating. Read more . . .
Gov. Rhoden Signs Taking Care of People Bills into Law
03/27/2025
Today, Governor Larry Rhoden signed six bills that emphasize taking care of people. Read more . . .
Gov. Rhoden to Visit Box Elder on Open for Opportunity Tour
03/27/2025
Tomorrow, Governor Larry Rhoden will wrap up week two of his Open for Opportunity tour by visiting Box Elder. Read more . . .
Gov. Rhoden to Visit Watertown on Open for Opportunity Tour
03/26/2025
Tomorrow, Governor Larry Rhoden will visit Watertown on his Open for Opportunity tour. Read more . . .
Gov. Rhoden Signs Good Government Bills into Law
03/26/2025
Today, Governor Larry Rhoden signed 16 "Good Government" bills into law. Read more . . .
Gov. Rhoden Asks AG Bondi and ATF Director Patel to Streamline Firearms and Silencer Purchases
03/24/2025
Gov. Rhoden Signs Pro-Second Amendment Bills into Law
03/24/2025
Today, Governor Larry Rhoden signed three pro-Second Amendment bills into law. Read more . . .
Gov. Rhoden Establishes Child Support Commission
03/21/2025
Today, Governor Larry Rhoden established the Child Support Commission. This commission is made possible through Executive Order 2025-02. Read more . . .
Gov. Rhoden Signs South Dakota Values Bills into Law
03/21/2025
Governor Larry Rhoden signed three bills into law to protect South Dakota values yesterday. Read more . . .
Rhoden RhoundUp
03/21/2025
One of my favorite parts of serving the people of South Dakota is visiting communities around the state. Read more . . .
Gov. Rhoden to Visit Mitchell on Open for Opportunity Tour
03/21/2025
On Monday, Governor Rhoden will visit Mitchell to kick off week two of his Open for Opportunity tour. Read more . . .
Gov. Rhoden Signs Public Safety Bills into Law
03/20/2025
Today, Governor Larry Rhoden signed five public safety bills into law. Read more . . .
Gov. Rhoden Signs Education Bills into Law
03/19/2025
Today, Governor Larry Rhoden signed four education bills into law. Read more . . .
Gov. Rhoden to Visit Belle Fourche on Open for Opportunity Tour
03/19/2025
Tomorrow, Governor Larry Rhoden will be in Belle Fourche for day four of his Open for Opportunity Tour. 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 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 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 . . .
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 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 . . .
