South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley joins a coalition of 45 Attorneys General in sending a comment letter that supports a proposed U.S. Department of Labor rule that would require greater transparency from pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) that service employer-funded health plans covered under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA).

On January 27, 2026, the South Dakota Housing for the Homeless Consortium (SDHHC), an affiliate of South Dakota Housing, conducted its annual statewide Pointin- Time (PIT) Homeless Count and Housing Inventory Count (HIC), and virtually all participating projects reported lower numbers for 2026 than in the previous two years. Additionally, the 2026 PIT count totaled only 26 homeless veterans, the lowest number recorded in nearly two decades.

PIERRE – The Interim Joint Committee on Appropriations will hold its first meeting of the 2026 Interim on Thursday, April 30, 2026, at 10 a.m. (CT) via electronic conference and in Room 362 of the State Capitol in Pierre, South Dakota, to allow for both remote and in-person participation.

The Gregory County FFA Chapter made an impact at the State Convention, held Monday-Wednesday, April 20-22, 2026, in Brookings, SD, earning several recognitions. On the first day, the chapter members watched as Ava Kerner received her Agricultural Proficiency Award, placing 3rd in Agricultural Communications.

BILLINGS, Mont. – On Tuesday, April 21, 2026, R-CALF USA Property Rights Chair Shad Sullivan testified before the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform during a roundtable titled “Farming on Trial: The Growing Use of Lawfare Against American Agriculture.”

A 15 mile shoulder project is scheduled to begin Tuesday, April 28, 2026, on eastbound Interstate 90 between Kennebec and Reliance. Shoulders will be milled and resurfaced to improve safety and durability. An asphalt surface treatment will also be applied to help protect the roadway from moisture and extend the life of the pavement. Through a collaborative value‑engineering effort between the South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) and the project contractor, the original construction schedule has been modified and significantly shortened to meet the needs of travelers.