Apr 21, 2021
Governor Noem Bans Vaccine Passports in South DakotaYesterday, Governor Kristi Noem signed Executive Order 2021-08, which bans government-instituted vaccine passports in South Dakota.
Apr 19, 2021
Governor Noem Names Rave, Partridge to Board of RegentsToday, Governor Kristi Noem announced that she will appoint Tim Rave of Baltic and Jeff Partridge of Rapid City to the South Dakota Board of Regents.
Apr 16, 2021
A Safer South DakotaOne of my main responsibilities as Governor is to keep South Dakota safe. It’s something that I take very seriously. After all, I love this state.
Apr 13, 2021
Governor Noem Asks President Biden to Uphold Mount Rushmore Fireworks AgreementToday, on President Thomas Jefferson’s birthday, Governor Kristi Noem sent this letter to President Joseph R. Biden advocating for South Dakota’s Mount Rushmore Fireworks Celebration.
Apr 09, 2021
Infringed.The Constitution doesn’t always use plain language, but when it comes to our right to defend ourselves, the Second Amendment is quite straightforward: “The right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed.”
Apr 08, 2021
Governor Noem Names Aaron Scheibe as Chief of StaffToday, Governor Kristi Noem announced that she will name Aaron Scheibe as her chief of staff.
Apr 06, 2021
Governor Noem to Name Venhuizen to Board of RegentsToday, Governor Kristi Noem announced that she will appoint Tony Venhuizen to the South Dakota Board of Regents.
Apr 02, 2021
Taxation Without InfrastructureWhen I was in Congress, I had the tremendous honor of being on the conference committee that ironed out the final details of President Trump’s tax cuts.
Mar 30, 2021
Governor Noem Declares State of Emergency for Drought and Fire ConditionsToday, Governor Kristi Noem signed Executive Order 2021-07, which declares a state of emergency through June 1, 2021, due to severe drought and dangerous fire conditions.
Mar 29, 2021
Governor Noem Statement on Fairness in Women’s SportsToday, Governor Noem gave the following update on her efforts to protect fairness in women’s sports.
South Dakota Leading the Nation in GDP GrowthSouth Dakota’s economy is growing faster than any state in the nation, according to last Friday’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) release from the United States Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA).
Mar 26, 2021
Fairness in Women's SportsEveryone knows that I am willing to fight for what I believe in. Some have even accused me of fighting too much!
Governor Noem Signs Remaining Bills into LawGovernor Noem has signed sixteen bills into law.
Governor Noem Signs Pro-Life Bills into LawGovernor Noem has signed four pro-life bills into law, including HB 1110, which bans abortions based on a diagnosis of Down syndrome.
Governor Noem Proposes Medicinal Marijuana Fixes to LegislatureToday, Governor Kristi Noem proposed three changes to Initiated Measure 26 (IM 26) to fix problems with the measure as drafted.
Mar 25, 2021
Governor Noem Signs Broadband Funding into LawGovernor Noem has signed SB 34, which provides $75 million in funding for rural access to high-speed broadband, into law.
Governor Noem Signs Criminal Justice Bills into LawGovernor Noem has signed SB 135, which enhances training requirements for law enforcement officers, into law.
Mar 24, 2021
Governor Noem Signs Freedom Bills into LawGovernor Noem has signed seven bills to protect South Dakotans’ freedoms into law.
Governor Noem Signs Taxation Bills into LawGovernor Noem has signed three taxation bills into law.
Mar 23, 2021
Governor Noem Statement on Closure of Hill City SawmillToday, Governor Noem gave the following statement on the closure of the Hill City Sawmill:
Governor Noem Signs DEX FundingGovernor Noem has signed Senate Bill 99 into law, which funds the Dakota Events CompleX at the South Dakota State Fair.
Governor Noem Signs Military and Veterans LegislationGovernor Noem has signed five bills related to military and veterans issues into law.
Mar 22, 2021
Governor Noem Launches “Defend Title IX Now” CoalitionToday, Governor Noem announced the “Defend Title IX Now” Coalition to defend fairness in women’s sports.
Governor Noem Signs Appropriations Bills into LawGovernor Noem has signed twenty-one appropriations bills into law.
Mar 19, 2021
An Endowment for Our FutureI recently had the privilege of hearing from two impressive young South Dakota college students.
Governor Noem Returns HB 1217 to Legislature, Suggests Style and Form ChangesToday, Governor Noem returned HB 1217 to the South Dakota Legislature with Style and Form suggestions.
Governor Noem Signs South Dakota Freedom Scholarship into LawToday, Governor Noem signed Senate Bill 171, which provides $50 million for the South Dakota Freedom Scholarship.
Governor Noem Signs Zoning ReformGovernor Noem has signed HB 1094, which simplifies city zoning regulations and eases the permitting process for homebuilders and homeowners in South Dakota.
Governor Noem Signs Bills into LawToday, Governor Noem signed the following eleven bills into law
Mar 17, 2021
Governor Noem Names Robling Secretary of Game, Fish and ParksToday, Governor Kristi Noem announced that Kevin Robling will continue his service to South Dakota as Secretary of the South Dakota Department of Game, Fish and Parks (GFP).
Governor Noem Names Jundt Secretary of TransportationToday, Governor Kristi Noem announced that Joel Jundt will continue his service to South Dakota as Secretary of the South Dakota Department of Transportation (DOT).
Mar 12, 2021
Wrapping up a Great Legislative SessionThis week, the 2021 legislative session came to a close.
Mar 10, 2021
Governor Noem Signs Legislation to Empower Parental Choice in EducationToday, Governor Kristi Noem signed Senate Bill 177 into law, which empowers parents who make the choice to educate their children at home.
Governor Noem Signs Telehealth Flexibilities into LawToday, Governor Kristi Noem signed Senate Bill 96 into law, which increases access to healthcare by allowing South Dakotans to utilize telehealth flexibilities.
Mar 08, 2021
Governor Noem Appoints Judge to Fifth Circuit CourtToday, Governor Kristi Noem announced today that she will appoint Gregg Magera to serve as judge for the Fifth Judicial Circuit.
Governor Noem Signs Bills into LawToday, Governor Kristi Noem signed sixteen bills into law.
Mar 05, 2021
Words and ActionMarch 10th is a tough day. On March 10, 2020, South Dakota diagnosed our first 5 cases of COVID-19, including our first death.
Mar 03, 2021
Governor Noem Signs Bill to Defend Privacy Rights of Charitable DonorsToday, Governor Kristi Noem signed HB 1079, which protects the privacy rights of donors to charitable organizations, into law.
Governor Noem Signs Bills into LawToday, Governor Kristi Noem signed twelve bills into law.
Feb 26, 2021
Celebrating AmericaThere is no better place to celebrate America’s birthday than Mount Rushmore, surrounded by the beautiful Black Hills and in the presence of four iconic American leaders.
Governor Noem Signs Legislation to Simplify Youth Hunting and FishingYesterday, Governor Kristi Noem signed House Bill 1034, which simplifies youth hunting and fishing requirements in South Dakota.
Governor Noem Signs Bills into LawYesterday, Governor Kristi Noem signed ten bills into law.
Feb 25, 2021
Governor Noem Announces ConnectSD Broadband Development ProgramToday, Governor Kristi Noem announced that $25 million in CARES Act funding is now available for eligible broadband projects.
Feb 24, 2021
Governor Noem Signs Born-Alive LegislationToday, Governor Kristi Noem signed House Bill 1051, which requires medical professionals to offer any baby born alive the same medical care they would offer for any other child – regardless of the circumstances of the child’s birth.
Governor Noem Signs Bills into LawToday, Governor Kristi Noem signed five bills into law:
Feb 23, 2021
Governor Noem Issues Statement on Attorney General RavnsborgToday, Governor Kristi Noem issued the following statement in response to the conclusion of the investigation into the fatal crash involving Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg and Joseph Boever:
Governor Noem Signs Flexibility for Healthcare Professionals to Live and Work into LawToday, Governor Kristi Noem signed House Bill 1077 into law, which makes it easier for healthcare professionals to live and work in South Dakota.
Feb 22, 2021
Governor Noem Signs Bills into LawToday, Governor Kristi Noem signed fourteen bills into law:
Feb 19, 2021
Empowering ParentsGood education starts in the home. It starts with strong parents and strong families.
Feb 18, 2021
Governor Noem Signs SB 87 into LawToday, Governor Kristi Noem signed Senate Bill 87 into law.
Feb 17, 2021
Governor Noem Issues Statement on Consequences of Biden Administration’s Energy PoliciesToday, Governor Kristi Noem issued the following statement in response to the dangerously cold temperatures threatening lives across more than a dozen states right now
Governor Noem Signs Bills into LawToday, Governor Kristi Noem signed eighteen bills into law.
Feb 12, 2021
Safe and Effective Medicinal MarijuanaWhenever our state faces a major policy change, it’s the role of the state government to ensure that it is implemented and regulated in a way that best benefits the people of South Dakota.
Governor Noem Signs Bills into LawToday, Governor Kristi Noem signed fourteen bills into law.
Feb 10, 2021
Governor Noem and Legislative Leaders Announce Plan for Implementation of IM 26Today, Governor Kristi Noem and leadership in both chambers of the South Dakota state legislature announced a plan to implement Initiated Measure 26 (IM 26).
Feb 09, 2021
Special Address: Update on Revenue NumbersI am here today because South Dakota is in a historic position. I stood before you two months ago and said, South Dakota is entering 2021 in one of the strongest financial positions in the country.
Governor Noem Signs Twenty-Six Bills into LawToday, Governor Kristi Noem signed twenty-six bills into law:
Feb 05, 2021
The Sad Story of Keystone XLIt may seem cliche, but energy independence is a matter of national security. The United States is a net exporter of energy, which means that we can guarantee our ability to provide for our own energy needs, no matter what situation that the world may throw at us.
Feb 01, 2021
Governor Noem Signs Two Bills into LawToday, Governor Kristi Noem signed two bills into law.
Governor Noem Signs Two Bills into LawToday, Governor Kristi Noem signed two bills into law.
Governor Noem Introduces Legislation on Price Transparency in HealthcareToday, Governor Kristi Noem introduced legislation to empower South Dakota consumers by providing them transparent healthcare costs.
Jan 29, 2021
Life and Down SyndromeAnyone who has met a child or a person with Down syndrome knows that they are a gift from God. Their beautiful smiles and unique personalities bring such joy and warmth into our lives.
Jan 27, 2021
Governor Noem Introduces Legislation to Enhance Law Enforcement Training RequirementsToday, Governor Kristi Noem introduced legislation to enhance training requirements for law enforcement officers in South Dakota.
Jan 26, 2021
Governor Noem Introduces Legislation to Defend Property RightsToday, Governor Kristi Noem introduced two property rights bills related to the Department of Game, Fish & Parks (GFP).
Jan 25, 2021
Governor Noem Introduces Legislation to Ban Down Syndrome AbortionsToday, Governor Kristi Noem introduced a bill to ban abortions based on a diagnosis of Down syndrome.
Jan 22, 2021
Governor Noem Introduces Legislation to Simplify City Zoning RegulationsToday, Governor Kristi Noem announced that she will introduce a bill to simplify city zoning regulations and ease the permitting process for homebuilders and homeowners in South Dakota.
Flexibility and Innovation in HealthcareWe’ve learned all kinds of lessons over the past year due to COVID-19.