It was a privilege to be able to welcome tens of thousands of Americans to the nation’s capital this month for the 52nd March for Life. It’s an inspiring sight when the streets of …
Dear Legislature: You should recognize us. We’re in the store when you shop. We wave as you drive by. We live in your neighborhood. Our name is Owner-Occupied Taxpayer. We’re in over …
Leave it to Disney to make a film called “Soul.” Brought to the screen in 2024 after four years in the making, it was one of the top 10 films of the year. Nominated for three Academy …
In 1925, a group of leaders had a vision. They wanted to create something in South Dakota so grand it would draw visitors from all over the world. And they were successful! This year, we …
My dishwasher is on its deathbed, so I did what I always do when I need to purchase a new household appliance. I went to my local library, logged into the Consumer Reports online database and …
Greetings from the 100th South Dakota legislative session. It is an honor to once again serve the great people of District 8 as your state senator. The year ahead will include several challenges as …
“I can’t stand winter,” said Herb Collins, who had dropped in at the Mule Barn’s philosophy counter for a quick cup. “There’s nothing to do.” “Get …
Sometime this month Gov. Kristi Noem will get her seal of approval from the U.S. Senate to become the nation’s next secretary of Homeland Security. That paves the way for Lt. Gov. Larry Rhoden …
The South Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs is an essential advocate for veterans, offering personal case development and tracking state and federal claims for benefits that veterans have earned. …
Recently the Brookings School Board approved a resolution in opposition to the proposed school voucher program. Although I am on the school board, I am writing this Speakout as an individual who has …
It’s been more than 50 years since the assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr. It’s fortunate that we have a national holiday to remember him, as our commitment to his work and witness …
I think I just made up a saying. It could be an axiom or a bromide. Maybe it’s a platitude. At any rate, it sounds true. (Maybe it’s a truism.) Here it is: The only fair tax is one that …
Americans didn’t learn much about Pentagon nominee Pete Hegseth at his Senate confirmation hearing on Tuesday, but they did learn more about the world’s greatest nondeliberative body. …
At an early age, a few people taught me the power of a quick wit — how it can defuse a situation, help assert oneself, or unite an otherwise divided room. Terry Ree and Bruce Williams were two …
A year of widening political divisions ended with the sobering news that confidence in the nation’s judicial system has also taken a hit, dropping to a record low 35 percent, according to the …
Catastrophic is the only word I can think of to describe the fires in California. As of this Sunday morning, as I write this, 16 people have died. That number is expected to rise as fire personnel …
In her 2024 budget address, South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem announced an educational innovation for parents and students: educational savings accounts. She explained that this investment would pay for …
Soon Gov. Kristi Noem could be installed as the next secretary of Homeland Security. In one of her last official acts as governor, Noem managed to instill some uncertainty in South Dakota’s …
Jan. 14 marks the opening of the 100th session of the South Dakota Legislature. Our elected officials are a popular target for chastisement. Certainly there are times they merit some verbal …
On Jan. 3, the new Republican majorities in the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives were sworn in and I officially took over as Senate majority leader, and in a few weeks President Donald Trump …