by Michael Blevins | Jan 28, 2026 | Press Release
Lawmakers have introduced a new Senate proposal—dubbed the “Data Center Bill of Rights for Citizens”—aimed at setting clearer rules for building data centers in South Dakota. The measure follows growing public pushback against large data‑center projects. Supporters,...
by Michael Blevins | Jan 26, 2026 | Press Release
PIERRE — Tax breaks for data centers that power artificial intelligence capabilities are at the center of what could be this year’s most contentious battle among lawmakers at the state Capitol. South Dakota’s highest-ranking legislators on Monday unveiled a proposal...
by Michael Blevins | Jan 8, 2026 | Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 8th, 2026 Speaker Hansen, Speaker Pro Tempore Lems Advance Emergency Services Reforms to Support Volunteer Fire Departments Dell Rapids/Pierre, SD: Speaker Jon Hansen and Speaker Pro Tempore Karla Lems have been working tirelessly...
by Michael Blevins | Dec 23, 2025 | Press Release
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) – House Speaker Jon Hansen, who is running for governor, is sounding the alarm on ties between two state economic officials and a company that has received tens of millions in state aid. The House speaker is drawing his criticisms from a...
by Michael Blevins | Nov 5, 2025 | Press Release
Pierre, SD: One year ago today, Speaker of the House Jon Hansen and Speaker Pro Tempore Karla Lems led South Dakotans in a decisive stand for the values that define our state. Together with citizens across South Dakota, they fought back and won against extreme ballot...
