Multiple allergy forecasters indicate 2025 is likely to be a pretty rough year for seasonal allergies. Pollen counts are expected to be higher than average in 39 states.

Matthew Schweich the president of the Voter Defense Association of South Dakota said by making the collection process so ...

A new law in South Dakota will restrict transgender people’s use of communal facilities in public schools and state-owned buildings starting July 1. Republican Gov.

Two voter advocacy groups are combining forces to oppose a bill they say has the most extreme geographic petition signature ...

With the federal law eroded by court decisions, about a half-dozen states want to enshrine protections for non-white voters. But it’s a tough sell even in Democratic states.

Seeing federal courts slash away at the Voting Rights Act, some states are seeking to resurrect fallen protections for non-white voters with their own versions of the landmark law passed during the ...

The Ballot Initiative Strategy Center, which backs progressive ballot measures, is tracking about 100 active bills in 18 ...

To be placed on the ballot, citizen-backed constitutional amendments need petition signatures from registered voters equal to ...

Lawmakers introduced more than 50 bills during the 2025 legislation session proposing to alter South Dakota’s election laws.

South Dakota lawmakers have passed a bill that requires labels on political deepfakes within 90 days of an election.

Here's a look at some of the major bills that made it to Gov. Larry Rhoden's desk — and those that didn't — this year.

The final ballot explanation for a draft constitutional amendment, proposed by Rick Weiland of Sioux Falls, that would require legislative changes to initiatives and referendum procedures be ...