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What new laws go into effect July 1 in Iowa, Nebraska and South Dakota?

What new laws go into effect July 1 in Iowa, Nebraska and South Dakota?

(KTIV) - As soon as the calendar reads July 1, 2025, Siouxland’s three states will all have new laws going into effect. The laws range from new rules regarding cell phones and driving in Iowa to banning sanctuary cities in South Dakota. Below is a...

AP Business SummaryBrief at 5:12 a.m. EDT

Trump vents online about service provider after conference call marred by glitch WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is complaining about technical difficulties he experienced while trying to hold a conference call with faith leaders across...

Kristi Noem Took Personal Cut of Political Donations While Governor of South Dakota: Report

Kristi Noem Took Personal Cut of Political Donations While Governor of South Dakota: Report

The investigative outlet ProPublica revealed Monday that Kristi Noem secretly took a personal cut of funds she raised for a nonprofit that boosted her political career—and then did not disclose the income when President Donald Trump selected her...

Aurora County ranks 46th in South Dakota for highest government transfer income per capita in 2022

Aurora County ranks 46th in South Dakota for highest government transfer income per capita in 2022

In 2022, Aurora County ranked 21st lowest per capita recipient of government transfers in South Dakota, with residents receiving $10,730 per capita from programs such as Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, and income maintenance, according to...

Rep. Dusty Johnson launches bid for governor in South Dakota

Rep. Dusty Johnson launches bid for governor in South Dakota

Republican Rep. Dusty Johnson, South Dakota’s sole member of the House, will depart the post to run for governor. In a launch video released Monday, Johnson highlighted his record in Congress, including “cutting trillions in wasteful spending,...

Dusty Johnson traces South Dakota public service record to 2004

Dusty Johnson traces South Dakota public service record to 2004

MITCHELL — Dusty Johnson has long been a familiar face on the South Dakota political scene. He has worked to serve the citizens of South Dakota in a variety of public service roles dating back more than two decades, holding elected office at both...

Fee Change for South Dakota Business Filings Starts July 1, 2025

Fee Change for South Dakota Business Filings Starts July 1, 2025

MITCHELL, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) The South Dakota Secretary of State’s Office is reminding businesses of a fee increase taking effect July 1st. Under legislation passed earlier this year, filing fees for Annual Reports and Amended Annual Reports will...

AP Business SummaryBrief at 3:24 a.m. EDT

AP Business SummaryBrief at 3:24 a.m. EDT

Trump vents online about service provider after conference call marred by glitch WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is complaining about technical difficulties he experienced while trying to hold a conference call with faith leaders across...

Rep. Dusty Johnson Announces Run for South Dakota Governor

Rep. Dusty Johnson Announces Run for South Dakota Governor

South Dakota's lone representative in the U.S. House, Republican Dusty Johnson, on Monday announced his candidacy for governor in next year's election. The 48-year-old congressman made the announcement at a Sioux Falls hotel, setting up a...

AP Business SummaryBrief at 2:03 a.m. EDT

Trump vents online about service provider after conference call marred by glitch WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is complaining about technical difficulties he experienced while trying to hold a conference call with faith leaders across...

South Dakota removes driver's license barrier for New Americans

Click play to listen to this article. Starting Tuesday, South Dakota will allow interpreters to accompany driver's license applicants who have limited English proficiency during the road portion of their test. The new law is meant for...

Dusty Johnson running for South Dakota governor

Dusty Johnson running for South Dakota governor

Rep. Dusty Johnson (R-SD) announced Monday afternoon that he is running for governor of South Dakota in 2026.Johnson announced his candidacy for the governor’s mansion in Sioux Falls, stating it is time for a “new chapter.” “It’s been the honor of...

Rep. Dusty Johnson is running for South Dakota governor

Rep. Dusty Johnson is running for South Dakota governor

After much speculation, Rep. Dusty Johnson announced he is running for South Dakota governor. The 48-year-old lawmaker from Pierre is the latest candidate to throw his hat into the ring. Currently, he’s challenged by state Speaker of the House Jon...

Musk calls for new political party, vows to punish lawmakers supporting Trump's spending bill

Musk calls for new political party, vows to punish lawmakers supporting Trump's spending bill

Lawmakers backing bill "should hang their heads in shame!": Musk Tesla CEO's criticism of bill causes rift in relationship with Trump. Effect of Musk's opinion on bill's passage remains unclear. Billionaire Elon Musk renewed his criticism of...

Tsunami or Business as Usual: What Does the New Motorcycle Lemon Law Hold for Pennsylvania?

Tsunami or Business as Usual: What Does the New Motorcycle Lemon Law Hold for Pennsylvania?

Key Points: Effective May 18, 2025, purchasers of new motorcycles in Pennsylvania may bring Lemon Law suits. A nonconformity in a newly-purchased motorcycle must manifest “within a period of one year following the actual delivery of the motorcycle...

Fee Change In Effect For SD Business Filings

Fee Change In Effect For SD Business Filings

PIERRE — The South Dakota Secretary of State’s Office is reminding business entities of a fee change that will take effect July 1, 2025, as part of legislation passed earlier this year. House Bill 1024, signed into law during the 2025 Legislative...

Ranching and branding are close to South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden's heart

Ranching and branding are close to South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden's heart

UNION CENTER, S.D. — Ranching is the backbone of South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden’s family history. Rhoden was born and raised on his family ranch near Union Center, where he still resides today — when he’s not in the governor’s mansion in...

ProPublica report: Noem took cut of political donations in 2023

ProPublica report: Noem took cut of political donations in 2023

A new report suggests Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem supplemented her income while serving as South Dakota governor. The report, published Monday by investigative journalism nonprofit ProPublica, said Noem secretly received $80,000...

AP Business SummaryBrief at 10:19 p.m. EDT

AP Business SummaryBrief at 10:19 p.m. EDT

Trump vents online about service provider after conference call marred by glitch WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is complaining about technical difficulties he experienced while trying to hold a conference call with faith leaders across...

‘America Party will be formed’: Musk threatens to create new political party

‘America Party will be formed’: Musk threatens to create new political party

Billionaire Elon Musk has intensified his criticism of Donald Trump’s controversial $3.3 trillion spending bill, vowing that if the legislation passes Congress then he would immediately launch a new political party. US President Donald Trump’s...

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