press releases
Gov. Rhoden to Make Announcement Regarding Education
11/13/2025
Tomorrow, Governor Larry Rhoden will host a press conference to make an announcement regarding education. Read more . . .
Gov. Rhoden Now Accepting Applications for Parole Board
11/12/2025
Governor Larry Rhoden is accepting applications to fill a vacancy on the Board of Pardons and Paroles (Parole Board). Read more . . .
Gov. Rhoden Joins Governors' Coalition for Energy Security
11/10/2025
Today, Governor Rhoden announced he joined the Governors' Coalition for Energy Security (the Coalition). Read more . . .
Gov. Rhoden to Host Veterans Day Bridge Naming Ceremony
11/10/2025
Tomorrow, Governor Larry Rhoden will host a Veterans Day bridge naming ceremony to honor six brave men who sacrificed everything for their county. Read more . . .
A Salute to Veterans
11/07/2025
I come from a long line of veterans, a proud heritage that reaches back to the Revolutionary War. Read more . . .
Flags at Half-Staff at State Capitol in Honor of Bob Haskell
11/07/2025
Today, Governor Larry Rhoden ordered that flags be flown at half-staff at the State Capitol from sunrise until sunset on Monday, November 10, 2025, in honor of former state senator Bob Haskell. Read more . . .
Flags at Half-Staff Statewide in Honor of Former Vice President Dick Cheney
11/06/2025
Today, Governor Larry Rhoden ordered that flags be flown at half-staff statewide effective immediately in honor of former Vice President Dick Cheney. Read more . . .
Gov. Rhoden Appoints Judge Robert Gusinsky to the South Dakota Supreme Court
11/04/2025
Today, Governor Larry Rhoden announced the appointment of Presiding Judge Robert Gusinsky of the Seventh Circuit to serve as a supreme court justice for the First Supreme District. Read more . . .
Taking Care of People
10/31/2025
South Dakota's greatest asset is our people, and some of our greatest attributes are grit and a tremendous work ethic. Read more . . .
Gov. Rhoden Secures Additional Funds to Keep Mount Rushmore Lights On Amidst Shutdown
10/30/2025
Today, Governor Larry Rhoden announced he secured additional funding to keep Mount Rushmore National Memorial illuminated amidst the ongoing government shutdown. Read more . . .
Gov. Rhoden Now Accepting Applications for Winter/Spring Interns
10/28/2025
Governor Larry Rhoden and his office are now accepting applications for the Winter 2025/Spring 2026 Internship Program. Read more . . .
Gov. Rhoden Signs Hours of Service Waiver to Bring Relief for Fuel Supplies During Harvest
10/27/2025
Today, Governor Larry Rhoden signed Executive Order 2025-09 granting an hours-of-service waiver for propane and other liquid products being transported through South Dakota. Read more . . .
Gov. Rhoden Announces Solution to Support Airport Expansion
10/24/2025
Today, Governor Larry Rhoden announced a solution to support the expansion of the Sioux Falls and Rapid City airports. Read more . . .
Business Done Right
10/24/2025
The right project in the right place at the right time. That's how we do economic development in South Dakota. Read more . . .
Gov. Rhoden to Make Announcement Regarding Airports
10/23/2025
Tomorrow, Governor Larry Rhoden will host a press conference to make an announcement regarding airports. Read more . . .
Gov. Rhoden to Host Trick-or-Treat Festivities at Governor's Residence
10/23/2025
Governor Larry Rhoden and First Lady Sandy Rhoden invite families to attend the annual trick-or-treat festivities at the Governor's Residence in Pierre. Read more . . .
Gov. Rhoden Announces Nick Lamb as DOC Secretary
10/20/2025
Today, Governor Larry Rhoden announced that Nick Lamb will serve as the new Department of Corrections (DOC) Secretary. Read more . . .
The Opener
10/17/2025
For some across the state, it's like Christmas. The opening weekend of pheasant season is full of family traditions. Read more . . .
Gov. Rhoden Honors 89th Attack Squadron's Success in Operation MIDNIGHT HAMMER
10/17/2025
Today, Governor Larry Rhoden honored the 89th Attack Squadron "Marauders," stationed at Ellsworth Airforce Base, for their involvement in President Trump's successful Operation MIDNIGHT HAMMER. Read more . . .
Gov. Rhoden Personally Funds Lights at Mount Rushmore Amidst Shutdown
10/11/2025
Today, Governor Larry Rhoden announced he personally donated funds to illuminate the faces of Mount Rushmore National Memorial. Read more . . .
A Shared Land
10/10/2025
I recently visited Washington, DC, to see our South Dakota National Guard soldiers who are part of President Trump's effort to make DC safe and beautiful again. Read more . . .
Gov. Rhoden and Colleagues Urge Democrats to Stop Holding Funding Hostage
10/09/2025
Today, Governor Larry Rhoden and 22 fellow Republican governors issued a statement urging Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer to stop holding federal government funding hostage. Read more . . .
Gov. Rhoden Rescinds 151 Old Executive Orders
10/08/2025
Today, Governor Larry Rhoden signed Executive Order 2025-08, which cleans up 151 old executive orders that are no longer necessary to remain on the books. Read more . . .
Gov. Rhoden Announces Correctional Rehabilitation Task Force Members
10/07/2025
Today, Governor Larry Rhoden announced the membership of the Correctional Rehabilitation Task Force. Read more . . .
A Symbol of Freedom
10/03/2025
Recently, I got to visit one of the greatest symbols of freedom in the world: Mount Rushmore. Read more . . .
Flags at Half-Staff at State Capitol in Honor of Charles C. Droz
10/03/2025
Today, Governor Larry Rhoden ordered that flags be flown at half-staff at the State Capitol in honor of former state legislator Charles C. Droz. Read more . . .
Gov. Rhoden and America First Governors Urge Congress to Put American People First
09/30/2025
Today, Governor Larry Rhoden and the Governors Council of the America First Policy Institute urged Congress to prioritize the American people over Washington politics. Read more . . .
Gov. Rhoden and Colleagues Urge Congress to Prevent Government Shutdown
09/29/2025
Today, Governor Larry Rhoden and 24 fellow governors wrote Senate leadership, urging them to prevent a government shutdown by passing a clean short-term funding extension. Read more . . .
Rounding Up Results
09/26/2025
It's tough rounding up 1,500 buffalo in the annual Buffalo Roundup, but it's a whole lot tougher rounding up a two-thirds vote in both chambers of the Legislature to support a new prison. Read more . . .
Gov. Rhoden to Sign New Prison Bill
09/23/2025
Today, Governor Larry Rhoden will sign SB 2, which provides for the new prison in Sioux Falls. Read more . . .
Gov. Rhoden Signs New Prison Bill
09/23/2025
Establishes Correctional Rehabilitation Task Force Read more . . .
Address to Joint Legislative Session
09/23/2025
I want to welcome you all to the Capitol today. Thank you for making the time to be here. It's customary for a Governor to give remarks at the beginning of a Special Session. Read more . . .
Gov. Rhoden Supports Reconsideration of Greenhouse Gas Vehicle Standards
09/22/2025
Today, Governor Larry Rhoden sent a letter to EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin to support the EPA's Reconsideration of the 2009 Endangerment Finding and Greenhouse Gas Vehicle Standards. Read more . . .
Governor Rhoden to Address Joint Session of the South Dakota Legislature
09/22/2025
Governor Larry Rhoden will address a joint session of the South Dakota Legislature at the special session on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at 9:30 am CT/8:30 am MT. Read more . . .
Investing in Public Safety
09/20/2025
Government isn't very good at solving problems. Read more . . .
Contractors Commit to Guaranteed Maximum Price for New Prison
09/19/2025
Today, the joint venture to build the new prison announced a commitment to a guaranteed maximum price (GMP) of $650 million for the new men's prison in Sioux Falls. Read more . . .
Rhoden Administration Outlines Funding Plan for New Prison
09/18/2025
Saves $154.2 million in taxpayer dollars Read more . . .
Gov. Rhoden Announces District 16 House Appointment
09/17/2025
Today, Governor Larry Rhoden announced the appointment of John Shubeck to represent District 16 in the South Dakota House of Representatives, effective immediately. Read more . . .
Gov. Rhoden Announces Plan to Create the Correctional Rehabilitation Task Force
09/17/2025
Today, Governor Larry Rhoden announced his intent to create the Correctional Rehabilitation Task Force, which will determine the best path forward for expanding rehabilitation services. Read more . . .
Gov. Rhoden Appoints Annie Hoffman as Second Circuit Judge
09/16/2025
Today, Governor Larry Rhoden announced the appointment of Annie Hoffman as a circuit judge in the Second Circuit. Read more . . .
Flags at Half-Staff at State Capitol in Honor of Karen Soli
09/15/2025
Today, Governor Larry Rhoden ordered that flags be flown at half-staff at the State Capitol from sunrise until sunset on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, in honor of former state legislator Karen Soli. Read more . . .
Gov. Rhoden and Colleagues Urge Congress to Protect Nation from Unmanned Aircraft Systems
09/12/2025
Governors Commend President Trump for His Action Read more . . .
Gov. Rhoden Updates New Prison Plan's FAQ Page
09/12/2025
Today, Governor Rhoden updated the Frequently Asked Questions page for the new prison plan. Read more . . .
Open and Civil Discourse
09/12/2025
Decades before the American Revolution, Benjamin Franklin wrote, "Without freedom of thought, there can be no such thing as wisdom; and no such thing as public liberty, without freedom of speech." Read more . . .
Flags at Half-Staff Statewide in Honor of Patriot Day
09/11/2025
Today, Governor Larry Rhoden ordered that flags be flown at half-staff statewide until sunset as a mark of respect for 2,977 innocent souls who lost their lives on September 11, 2001. Read more . . .
Attorney General and Law Enforcement Associations Support Prison Plan
09/10/2025
Attorney General Marty Jackley and three South Dakota law enforcement associations issued statements of support for the new prison plan. Read more . . .
Flags at Half-Staff Statewide in Honor of Charlie Kirk
09/10/2025
Today, Governor Larry Rhoden ordered that flags be flown at half-staff statewide effective immediately as a mark of respect for the memory of Charlie Kirk. Read more . . .
Gov. Rhoden Releases Full Plan for New Prison
09/08/2025
Also Releases Comparison to Nebraska Prison Proposal Read more . . .
Gov. Rhoden to Attend High Plains Processing Grand Opening
09/08/2025
Tomorrow, Governor Larry Rhoden will attend and give remarks at the High Plains Processing Grand Opening. Read more . . .
Gov. Rhoden to Visit Garretson on Open for Opportunity Tour
09/07/2025
On Monday, Governor Larry Rhoden will visit Garretson on his Open for Opportunity tour. Read more . . .
