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South Dakota gov's veto of cryptocurrency regulations upheld
South Dakota's House failed Monday to override Gov. Kristi Noem's recent veto of a bill that would have created government regulations for the use of cryptocurrency in the state. The bill had passed smoothly throughout the legislature, and Noem's veto of last week was upheld on a...
States cranking out even more tax cuts amid cash surpluses
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Just six months after passing what was billed as the largest tax cut in Missouri history, the Republican-led state House voted Tuesday for an even bigger income tax cut that could return over $1 billion annually to individuals, corporations and retirees. ...
Noem approves tax cut, budget plan, despite disagreements
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — Gov. Kristi Noem signed legislation Tuesday that will reduce overall sales taxes in the state for four years, even though the bill fell short of the permanent tax breaks she had urged. The new law, which will take effect in July, will reduce the states sales...
South Dakota boosts criminal justice system investments
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — Republican Gov. Kristi Noem signed legislation Monday that puts more than $390 million into the state's prison system, with most of that money going toward investments in new prison facilities. One of the bills signed by Noem allocates $60 million to build a...
Haley, Ramaswamy among those taking on 'woke ideology' in SC
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Republicans who are seeking to lead their party in the 2024 presidential race gathered in South Carolina this weekend with a goal at the forefront of their agenda: taking on “woke ideology.” On Saturday in North Charleston, the group Palmetto...
Editorial Roundup: South Dakota
Yankton Press & Dakotan. March 13, 2023. Editorial: The State Tackles Cryptocurrency If nothing else, Gov. Kristi Noem’s veto of House Bill 1193, which would enact changes in South Dakota’s commercial code, will likely bring much more public attention to a...
South Dakota session saw tax cut, transgender care limits
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — South Dakota lawmakers are taking a break in the legislative session until they return later in March to consider any bills Republican Gov. Kristi Noem vetoed. Republican legislative leaders were focused on cutting taxes when the session began in January. They...
South Dakota to cut sales tax by $104M annually for 4 years
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — South Dakota's Republican-dominated Legislature passed a general sales tax cut of $104 million per year, lowering the taxes on groceries but not eliminating them entirely as Gov. Kristi Noem had urged. The cut that cleared both chambers Thursday reduces the...
Minnesota governor protects rights to gender affirming care
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Gov. Tim Walz signed an executive order Wednesday protecting the rights of LGBTQ people from Minnesota and other states to receive gender affirming health care, as he slammed the tide of other states rolling back transgender rights. “We want...
Noem vetoes plan to let cities hike temporary lodging taxes
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — South Dakota Republican Gov. Kristi Noem vetoed a proposal Thursday that would have allowed cities to hike taxes on temporary lodging to help fund events and attractions to draw tourists. Proponents argued the hike would benefit such things as sports and...
