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Below you will find the latest news and information released from the State of South Dakota.

Governor Kristi Noem: Helping Moms and Babies
Today, the Supreme Court announced something that countless Americans have prayed for over the past 50 years: they reversed the Roe v. Wade decision and allowed states to make their own choices over abortion policy. In South Dakota, we have a law on the books that makes abortion illegal immediately, except to preserve the life of the mother.
Governor Noem Announces Life.SD.gov
PIERRE, S.D. – Today, Governor Kristi Noem announced a new website, Life.SD.gov. The website helps mothers and their babies before birth and after by providing resources for pregnancy, new parents, financial assistance, and adoption.
Gov. Noem and Legislative Leaders Announce Plans for Special Session to Save Lives, Help Mothers
PIERRE, S.D. – Today, in response to the United States Supreme Court’s Dobbs decision, Governor Kristi Noem and leaders in the South Dakota State Legislature jointly announced plans for a special session later this year to save lives and help mothers impacted by the decision.
Lt. Gov. Rhoden: In Honor of All Fathers
Family is important. President Ronald Reagan once said, “if the family goes, so goes our civilization.”
Governor Noem Accepting Applications for Fall Interns
Governor Kristi Noem is now accepting applications for the Governor’s Office fall 2022 internship program.
SD Bridge to be Dedicated in Honor of U.S. Army PFC David R. Gatton
The South Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs will be hosting a State Bridge Dedication Ceremony next month to honor U.S. Army Private First Class David R. Gatton.
Old Glory, Eternal Glory
On June 14th each year, we celebrate the American Flag as an enduring symbol of freedom, equality, justice, and hope. Our flag is more than a symbol of our country’s core values — it also represents the toil and sacrifice of so many who have worked to lift America to the top of the world stage.
Gov. Noem Requests Presidential Disaster Declaration for May 12 Storm Damage
Today, Governor Kristi Noem requested a Presidential Disaster Declaration and signed Executive Order 2022-06 to help South Dakota local governments recover from public infrastructure damage sustained as a result of tornadoes, severe storms, straight-line winds, and flooding that occurred on May 12 in the eastern part of the state.
SDDVA Secretary Whitlock’s June Column – They Made the Ultimate Sacrifice, Now South Dakota is Honoring Them
South Dakota’s Fallen Hero Bridge program dedicates state bridges to South Dakotans who were killed in action while serving their country or classified as missing in action.
Communities, businesses approved for financing
The Governor’s Office of Economic Development’s (GOED) Board of Economic Development approved several funding applications at its meeting today.
Department of Tourism Partners With More Than Just Parks on New Badlands National Park Short Film
In partnership with the South Dakota Department of Tourism, Badlands National Park will be showcased in a new short film released by More Than Just Parks.
South Dakota Commemorates Stone at Washington Monument
This month is the one-hundred-year anniversary of the official dedication of South Dakota’s memorial stone at the Washington Monument in Washington DC.
June “History Talks” commemorates 1972 Black Hills Flood
The fifty-year anniversary of the 1972 Black Hills flood is approaching quickly.
Formula Shortage Update
PIERRE, S.D. – Late last month, the FDA announced that the U.K.’s Kendamil will send three types of routine formula to the U.S. including Classic First Infant Milk Stage 1, Organic First Infant Milk Stage 1, and Goat First Milk Stage 1.
Exhibit featuring 3D Termesphere objects opens at Cultural Heritage Center
“Termespheres: The Art of Dick Termes” is now open at the Cultural Heritage Center in Pierre and runs through Aug. 29.