PIERRE, S.D. – On April 23rd, Governor Kristi Noem issued the following statement in response to Attorney General Jackley’s investigation: “I appreciate the investigation conducted by DCI and the Attorney General into the recent…

PIERRE, S.D. – On April 23rd, Governor Kristi Noem and 24 of her Republican colleagues issued a joint statement opposing the Biden Administration’s ban on approving applications to export liquified natural gas: “As governors,…

From a young age, my mom and dad taught me that the Bible teaches us to pray for the Holy Land of Israel. In the face of brazen and callous attacks from those hell bent on the inhalation of the Jews, I pray for God’s chosen people even more…

PIERRE, S.D. – On April 19th, Governor Kristi Noem ordered that flags be flown at half-staff at the State Capitol from sunrise until sunset on Monday, April 22nd, 2024, in honor of former state legislator and Public Utilities Commissioner…

Pierre, S.D. – On April 17th, Governor Kristi Noem announced the appointment of Scott Roetzel and Eric Kelderman to the 7th Circuit court. “Law and order is an integral part of the American justice system,” said Governor Noem.…

PIERRE, S.D. – On April 13th, Governor Kristi Noem voiced her support for the nation of Israel and the Jewish people in the wake of Iran launching an attack towards Israeli soil. “We stand with the people of Israel against this brazen…

We recently launched round three of the most successful workforce recruitment campaign in South Dakota history – Freedom Works Here. We kicked it off with a brand-new ad. In this ad, which we’re calling “Building in America,”…

PIERRE, S.D. – On April 11, Governor Kristi Noem and Attorney General Marty Jackley offered South Dakota’s nine Native American tribes a historic opportunity to train tribal law enforcement officers. “People in tribal communities…

PIERRE, S.D. – On April 11, Governor Kristi Noem and 21 of her fellow Republican governors urged the Environmental Protection Agency under the Biden Administration to pause implementation of the PM2.5 rule under the National Ambient Air…

Pierre, SD - Today, Governor Kristi Noem celebrated Fitch Ratings’ affirmation of South Dakota’s AAA credit rating. “South Dakota’s conservative fiscal policies work. They make our people more prosperous and our government…

“Building in America” Ad Invites Homebuilders to Move to South Dakota Pierre, SD - Today, Governor Kristi Noem and the Governor’s Office of Economic Development launched round three of Freedom Works Here, the most successful…

There is an invasion happening at our Southern Border. It is a warzone. People are dying every day because of the crime, drugs, and human trafficking flowing into our country. President Trump is right – we need to secure our borders and keep…

Pierre, SD - Governor Kristi Noem’s Freedom Works Here Ad, “Bright Side,” won a national award for Best TV Ad at this year’s Reed Awards. “When I kicked off Freedom Works Here, my goal was to tell South Dakota’s…

RAPID CITY, S.D. – Governor Kristi Noem will hold a press conference in honor of National Travel and Tourism Week. The press conference will take place at 10:00 am MT on Wednesday, May 10 at Reptile Gardens in the upper level of the Sky Dome.…

PIERRE, S.D. – Today, Governor Kristi Noem ordered that flags be flown at half-staff at the State Capitol from sunrise until sunset on Sunday, May 7th, 2023, in honor of the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial…

PIERRE, S.D. – Governor Noem recognizes today as Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons Day. It is a day to remember all indigenous people who have lost their lives and are missing in South Dakota. “I can only imagine the sorrow and…

“Everyone must visit beautiful South Dakota. Pack your bags and rush to the car and start driving. With so many fun and exciting things to see and do, what will you do first?” Those are the words of an elementary school student who…

PIERRE, S.D. – Today, Governor Noem signed Executive Order 2023-06 banning Tencent Holding, Ltd. (“Tencent”) for state government agencies, employees, and contractors using state devices. Tencent is a China-based technology and…

PIERRE, S.D. – Governor Kristi Noem and the Governor’s Office of Economic Development announced the latest ConnectSD broadband grants. These awards will make quality, high-speed internet available to underserved households in South…

PIERRE, S.D. – Today, Governor Kristi Noem ordered that flags be flown at half-staff at the State Capitol from sunrise until sunset on Sunday, May 7th, 2023, in honor of former State Representative Marie C. Ingalls. She served in the South…

PIERRE, S.D. – Today, Governor Krisi Noem announced that she will appoint James (Jim) V. Lochner and Doug Morrison to serve on the South Dakota Board of Regents. “For South Dakota students attending our state universities, we have a…

PIERRE, S.D. – Today, Governor Kristi Noem and the Bureau of Human Resources expanded Paid Family Leave benefits for state employees to 100% for up to 12 weeks. This benefit covers birth and adoptions. The rules package was passed by the South…

PIERRE, S.D. – Today, Governor Krisi Noem announced that she will appoint Bruce Cull to serve on the South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) Commission. She also reappointed Travis Bies to serve another term on the GFP Commission.…

PIERRE, S.D. – Today, Governor Kristi Noem announced that she will appoint Denny Law to the South Dakota Board of Technical Education (BOTE). She also reappointed Brian Sandvig to serve another term on the BOTE. “South Dakota has some…

PIERRE, S.D. – Today, Governor Kristi Noem announced that Brigadier General Mark Morrell will serve as the next Adjutant General of the South Dakota National Guard (SDNG). Major General Jeff Marlette is retiring. The change of command will…

My first job consisted of a list of farm chores – feed the horses, check the cows, clean the barns. But it was never my intention to keep that job forever. It wasn’t my dad’s wish for me either. At one time, my dad suggested that…

PIERRE, S.D. – Today, Governor Kristi Noem and 25 of her fellow Republican governors released a statement recognizing May as Jewish American Heritage Month. You can read the statement here. “As public servants and governors, we support…

PIERRE, S.D. – Today, Governor Kristi Noem announced that Steve Westra, Commissioner of the Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED), will be stepping down from that position, effective May 22. “South Dakotans are…

PIERRE, S.D. – Today, Governor Kristi Noem recognized the 75th anniversary of the state of Israel. The proclamation can be found here. Genesis 12: 1-3 tells us that Israel has been granted her lands by a promise made by God to Abraham.…

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Today, Governor Kristi Noem and the Department of Labor and Regulation (DLR) announced additional financial assistance for businesses and apprentices to develop new and expand existing Registered Apprenticeship Programs.…

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Governor Kristi Noem will announce additional funding for workforce development to grow the number of apprentices with grants directly to employers for new and existing Registered Apprenticeship Programs. This funding will…

PIERRE, S.D. – Today, Governor Noem signed Executive Order 2023-05 expanding job opportunities to South Dakotans without a postsecondary degree. The order requires executive branch agencies to consider work and life experiences during the…

Our kids and our grandkids will be the next generation of leaders, business owners, and entrepreneurs. They will also be the leaders of the future of our great American republic. They deserve an honest and factual classroom teaching that will…

PIERRE, S.D. – Today, Governor Kristi Noem applauded the passage of the social studies standards revisions by the Board of Education Standards: “Today is a wonderful day for the students in South Dakota. They are our future,”…

President Reagan famously said, “the nine most terrifying words in the English language are: I’m from the government, and I’m here to help.” Yet today, too many Americans are still relying on the government for their…

PIERRE, S.D. – Today, Governor Noem signed Executive Order 2023-04 to protect South Dakotan’s Second Amendment rights from being infringed upon by financial institutions. “This Executive Order will protect the God-given right to…

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Governor Kristi Noem will deliver the keynote address at Lake Area Technical College’s Governor’s Luncheon on Monday in Watertown. The event raises funds for scholarship for students at Lake Area Technical…

PIERRE, S.D. – Today, Scott Bollinger, Commissioner of the Bureau of Administration (BOA), announced that he will be retiring in June of 2023. Governor Noem thanked Commissioner Bollinger for his years of service to the state and announced…

During the Easter season, we spend time with our families, we celebrate with our friends and neighbors, and we are thankful for our many blessings. It’s a time when people come together to help one another; to love one another. South…

PIERRE, S.D. – The 70th annual Pierre Elks Lodge Easter Egg Hunt will be on Easter Sunday, April 9, 2023. The Easter Egg Hunt will take place from 1:00PM (CT) – 2:00PM (CT) at the South Dakota State Capitol. Though the event has…

PIERRE, S.D. – Today, Governor Kristi Noem announced that South Dakota will “see [President Biden] in court” over the Biden Administration’s proposed reimagination of Title IX, which exists to protect equal opportunities for…

PIERRE, S.D. – Today, Governor Kristi Noem ordered state government executive branch offices in certain counties remain closed on Wednesday, April 5, because of the winter storm with blizzard conditions in South Dakota. State offices will…

PIERRE, S.D. – On July 1, 2023, South Dakota’s tax rate will decrease from 4.5 percent to 4.2 percent. Governor Kristi Noem and the Department of Revenue are working diligently to account for the three-tenth percent sales tax decrease…

PIERRE, S.D. – Today, Governor Kristi Noem ordered state government executive branch offices in certain counties be closed Tuesday, April 4, because of the winter storms in South Dakota. Heavy snow and high winds will take place across much of…

PIERRE, S.D. – Today, Governor Kristi Noem and 22 of her fellow Republican governors issued a statement of support for the U.S. House of Representatives’ Energy Bill as introduced. “Americans continue to face record high energy…

As the 2023 legislative session comes to a close, I want to take a moment to look back at what the legislature and I were able to accomplish working together for the people of South Dakota. We advanced the American Dream. We provided opportunities…

PIERRE, S.D. – Today, all of Governor Noem’s remaining VETOES were sustained by the legislature. Governor Noem VETOED five bills this legislative session that would have been harmful to South Dakota. The bills VETOED were SB 108, SB 129,…

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Today, Governor Noem signed SB 189 into law. The bill restricts state and local governments from contracting with six “Evil Foreign Governments.” Governor Noem signed the bill at the 114th Fighter Wing at Joe…

PIERRE, S.D. – Yesterday, Governor Noem signed 12 election bills into law. Governor Noem signed some of the election bills alongside Secretary of State Monae Johnson. You can find photos of that signing here. “South Dakota’s…

MADISON, S.D. – Governor Kristi Noem will attend a Special Competitive Studies Project seminar hosted by Dakota State University in Madison on Friday March 24 at 8:00 am CT. She will deliver opening remarks for the event. Media is invited to…

PIERRE, S.D. – Today, Governor Kristi Noem and three of her fellow governors sent a letter to EPA Administrator Regan requesting an emergency waiver to allow for E15 this summer during driving season. You can read the full statement here.…

PIERRE, S.D. – Today, Governor Kristi Noem signed HB 1137 to give South Dakotans a tax holiday. She wrote a signing letter to the legislature, which can be found here. “The people of South Dakota deserve relief from burdensome…

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Governor Kristi Noem will sign Senate Bill 189 on Wednesday in Sioux Falls. This legislation codifies Governor Noem’s Executive Order 2023-02 by restricting state and local governments from contracting with six…

PIERRE, S.D. – Today, Governor Noem signed SB 210 into law. She sent a signing letter to legislators. That letter can be found here. “I appreciate the work of my BFM Commissioner Jim Terwilliger and the BFM team on this budget,”…

PIERRE, S.D. – Today, Governor Noem signed HB 1016, which funds $60 million for construction of a new women’s prison in Rapid City. She also signed HB 1017, which funds $52 million for the purchase of land and design costs for a new…

RAPID CITY, S.D. – Yesterday, Governor Noem attended the National Guard 216 Fire Fighting Detachment Deployment Ceremony at the Range Road Armory in Rapid City. The unit is deploying to Romania. You can find photos from the event here.…

I talk a lot about the American Dream. Unfortunately, that’s unusual these days. To me, the American Dream was an ideal that was embedded in my heart since I was a child. I think that had a lot to do with growing up on the farm. It was tough…

PIERRE, S.D. – Today, Governor Noem signed six bills to enhance South Dakota’s workforce. Earlier this legislative session, Governor Kristi Noem signed SB 76 into law, which enhanced workforce freedom by recognizing out-of-state licenses…

PIERRE, S.D. – Today, Governor Kristi Noem and 18 of her fellow Republican governors released a joint policy statement opposing President Biden’s potential veto of a matter against the radical environmental, social, and corporate…

PIERRE, S.D. – Today, Governor Noem signed HB 1039, which provides 100% tuition reimbursement for members of the South Dakota National Guard attending college in-state. You can find photos from the bill signing event here. “The members…

PIERRE, S.D. – On Thursday afternoon in Rapid City, Governor Kristi Noem will sign HB 1039, which provides 100% tuition reimbursement for members of the South Dakota National Guard at Board of Regents institutions and state tech colleges.…

MITCHELL, S.D. – Today, Governor Noem signed HB 1090 to protect South Dakota agriculture operations from frivolous lawsuits that can delay development and increase costs for producers. “I’ve always thought that there is something…

PIERRE, S.D. – Governor Noem has signed HB 1175, which reflects the fact that South Dakota has its first woman Governor and changes references to the Governor and other officials in state statute. “Every little girl in South Dakota…

PIERRE, S.D. – On Wednesday morning, Governor Kristi Noem will sign HB 1090, which will protect South Dakota agriculture operations from frivolous claims that can delay development and increase costs for producers. The bill signing will take…

There’s a perception that South Dakota’s future is charted in Pierre. That’s where big decisions get made; where Governors have taken historic actions; where legislators go every winter to represent the people and vote. But that…

PIERRE, S.D. – Yesterday, Governor Kristi Noem VETOED House Bill 1193, which would infringe upon Freedom in digital currency. You can find Governor Noem’s VETO letter here. “HB 1193 adopts a definition of ‘money’ to…

PIERRE, S.D. – Today, Governor Noem signed the following 8 bills into law: SB 8 revises provisions relating to addiction and prevention services professionals; SB 18 revises the appropriation for the Dakota Events CompleX (DEX) at the…

PIERRE, S.D. – Today, Governor Kristi Noem VETOED Senate Bill 129, which would treat teachers and school employees the same as law enforcement officers in instances of assault in their official duties. You can find Governor Noem’s VETO…

PIERRE, S.D. – Today, Governor Kristi Noem VETOED Senate Bill 108, which would enable underage South Dakotans to consume alcohol as part of college courses. SB 108 does nothing to limit the sale, service, or consumption of alcohol to specific…

PIERRE, S.D. – Today, Governor Noem signed the following 21 bills into law: SB 5 extends the termination date of the Juvenile Justice Oversight Council and modifies its membership requirements; SB 6 authorizes community response teams to…

PIERRE, S.D. – Yesterday, Governor Noem signed the following 19 bills into law: SB 20 authorizes the awarding of deobligated grants in accordance with policies of the Board of Water and Natural Resources; SB 46 enhances the penalty for…

“I’m hoping everyone in the nation gets on the bandwagon and follows us.” Those were the words of Ken Amundson, the president of Midwestern Mechanical in Sioux Falls. Ken’s company has had to cut through a lot of red tape…

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Today, Governor Kristi Noem VETOED House Bill 1109, which would raise occupation taxes on both South Dakotans and visitors to our state. You can find Governor Noem’s VETO letter here. “The occupation tax is…

PIERRE, S.D. – Today, Governor Noem signed the following 5 bills into law: SB 44 repeals provisions regarding the creation of river basin natural resource districts; SB 56 revises requirements to relocate a county seat; SB 98…

PIERRE, S.D. – Today, Governor Kristi Noem asked legislators to support a permanent tax cut. Governor Noem thanked the people of South Dakota for turning challenges into opportunities – and she advocated for the tax cut that the people…

PIERRE, S.D. – Governor Kristi Noem announced today that South Dakota has received a Presidential Disaster Declaration that allows the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to help South Dakota local governments in 16 counties statewide…

PIERRE, S.D. – Today, Governor Noem signed the following 12 bills into law: SB 31 creates an off-road vehicle decal for non-residents visiting the state; SB 34 authorizes the sale of real property in Lake County by the Board of…

PIERRE, S.D. – On Wednesday morning, Governor Kristi Noem will sign SB 76, which will recognize out-of-state licenses for nearly every profession in South Dakota. This legislation will help tackle South Dakota’s workforce challenges by…

The celebration of Presidents’ Day always brings attention to South Dakota. When people think of our state, they think of Mount Rushmore – and rightly so. In a lot of ways, that mountain is a symbol of American Freedom. It presents the…

PIERRE, S.D. – Governor Kristi Noem is now accepting applications for the Governor’s Office Summer 2023 Internship Program. Student interns will work with staff on various projects based on interests and strengths. Additional duties…

PIERRE, S.D. – Today, Governor Noem signed the following 21 bills into law: SB 9 modifies discharge notice procedures applicable to developmentally disabled persons; SB 10 expands certification options for interpreters for The Committee on…

PIERRE, S.D. – Today, Gov. Kristi Noem ordered state government executive branch offices in certain counties to remain closed until noon on Thursday, Feb. 23, because of the winter storms in South Dakota. State offices will remain closed…

PIERRE, S.D. – Today, Gov. Kristi Noem ordered all state government executive branch offices in certain counties to be closed Wednesday, Feb. 22, because of the winter storms in South Dakota. State offices are closed in the following…

PIERRE, S.D. – Today, Governor Kristi Noem announced that she will appoint James (Jim) White to serve on the South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) Commission. “I love South Dakota’s outdoors. We need to preserve our natural…

PIERRE, S.D. – Today, Governor Kristi Noem and 16 of her fellow Republican governors released a joint statement on the multiple foreign objects that have violated American airspace over the last few weeks. You can read the statement here.…

PIERRE, S.D. – Governor Kristi Noem celebrated new record low unemployment data from the South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation (DLR). This data shows that fewer South Dakotans needed unemployment benefits in 2022 than in any year…

PIERRE, S.D. – Governor Kristi Noem will highlight South Dakota’s freedom-focused approach to health policy, especially throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, at an event hosted by the Cato Institute on Thursday. The event is titled…

PIERRE, S.D. – Tonight, Gov. Kristi Noem ordered all state government executive branch offices in eight northeast South Dakota counties to be closed until noon Wednesday, Feb.15, due to blizzard conditions. The order impacts Clark,…

PIERRE, S.D. – Governor Kristi Noem will outline the blueprint for a state response to the threat posed by the Chinese Communist Party in a speech to the America First Policy Institute on Wednesday. The speech will take place at 12:30 pm ET…

PIERRE, S.D. – Today, Governor Kristi Noem signed HB 1080, the “Help Not Harm” bill, into law. This bill prohibits certain medical and surgical interventions for minors. “South Dakota’s kids are our future. With this…

PIERRE, S.D. – Yesterday, Governor Kristi Noem signed Executive Order 2023-03, which declares a disaster in counties impacted by the severe winter storms this past December. The order declares a disaster to exist in the counties of Bennett,…

You’ve heard me talk a lot over the years about helping foster families so that we can build stronger families across our state. In situations where parents aren’t able to take care of their kids, foster families step up to fill the…

PIERRE, S.D. – Governor Kristi Noem has signed several bills into law. Today, Governor Noem signed the following 26 bills into law: SB 7, clarifies emergency commitments of severely mentally ill persons by appropriate regional facilities;…

PIERRE, S.D. – Today, Governor Kristi Noem announced that she will appoint Steven (Steve) Perkins to the South Dakota Board of Education Standards, effective immediately. He will take the seat previously occupied by Becky Guffin.…

Agriculture is the bedrock of South Dakota. The ag industry is tough, and it’s often thankless, but it truly is how we feed the world. As a lifelong farmer and rancher myself, I take great pride in my rural upbringing. Not a day goes by where…

PIERRE, S.D. – Governor Kristi Noem has signed several bills into law. On Wednesday, Governor Noem signed SB 2, which revises Department of Corrections reporting requirements concerning abuse and neglect of individuals in private contracted…

PIERRE, S.D. – Today, pursuant to her constitutional authority under Article XII § 7 of the South Dakota Constitution, Governor Kristi Noem transmitted the Governor’s Recommended Budget to the Senate Committee on Appropriations for…

PIERRE, S.D. – Today, Gov. Kristi Noem signed SB 41, which frees up $200 million in housing infrastructure investment, into law. “We are thankful that this bill has been revised so that these dollars can now be deployed. As South…

PIERRE, S.D. – Today, Governor Kristi Noem signed HB 1011, which cuts unemployment insurance employer contributions by 0.5%, delivering an $18 million tax cut for South Dakota businesses. “South Dakota’s economy is booming, our…

PIERRE, S.D. – Today, Governor Kristi Noem and 24 of her fellow Republican governors sent a letter to President Biden saying they oppose his rule regarding the Clean Water Act and the revised definition of “Waters of the United…

Gov. Noem Announces Paid Family Leave Proposal PIERRE, S.D. – Today, Governor Kristi Noem and legislators announced a two-part paid family leave initiative. HB 1151 enhances paid family leave benefits for state employees and provides an…

Strengthening South Dakota Families Family is everything. I grew up working our family farm and ranch with my parents and siblings. When my dad passed away, my siblings worked together to keep our family’s dreams alive. My greatest joy in…

Legislators Announce "First Woman Governor" Bill and Constitutional Amendment PIERRE, S.D. – Today, Rep. Jess Olson (R-34) and Sen. Erin Tobin (R-21) announced both HB 1175 and SJR 505 to reflect the fact that South Dakota has its first…

Gov. Noem and AG Jackley Remind Pharmacists of Illegality of Chemical Abortions PIERRE, S.D. – Today, Gov. Kristi Noem and Attorney General Marty Jackley wrote to South Dakota pharmacists to remind them of state law regarding the…

Gov. Noem Announces Stronger Families Scholarship Program PIERRE, S.D. – Today, Gov. Kristi Noem and legislators announced SB 100 to establish the Stronger Families Scholarship. This bill appropriates $15 million to improve educational…

Gov. Kristi Noem's Personal Cell Phone Hacked PIERRE, S.D. – Following the leak of Governor Kristi Noem and her family’s personal Social Security numbers and other private information by the January 6th Committee, Governor…

Gov. Noem Funds Equipment at South Dakota Tech Colleges PIERRE, S.D. – Today, Governor Kristi Noem announced $10 million in funding for modern equipment at South Dakota’s four technical colleges. The funding will come from Future…

Gov. Noem Signs Executive Order Blocking State Business with "Evil Foreign Governments" PIERRE, S.D. – Today, Governor Kristi Noem signed Executive Order 2023-02, which blocks the State of South Dakota from doing business with certain…

Gov. Noem Urges Investigations into Leak of Social Security Numbers PIERRE, S.D. – Yesterday, Governor Kristi Noem urged investigations into the leaking of nearly 2,000 Social Security numbers by the January 6th Committee. She pushed…

Champions at the Capitol This week, we welcomed the South Dakota State University football team to the South Dakota State Capitol in Pierre. On January 8th, the Jackrabbits brought home a Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) national…

PIERRE, S.D. – Today, Governor Kristi Noem and legislators announced SB 75, which provides for all pregnancy expenses to be covered by both parents. “Life begins at conception. Science proves this, and it’s why South Dakota is a…

Gov. Noem Announces Bill to Eliminate Sales Tax on Groceries PIERRE, S.D. – Today, Governor Kristi Noem, Representative Mary Fitzgerald, and Senator John Wiik announced HB 1075, which will deliver the largest tax cut in South Dakota…

Building the American Dream South Dakota’s economy has been thriving over the past few years, but even though our unemployment rate in 2022 was the lowest it’s been in our state’s history, we still have 23,000 open jobs in our…

Gov. Noem Announces Bill to Preserve Agriculture PIERRE, S.D. – Today, Governor Kristi Noem and legislators announced legislation to preserve agriculture. “Agriculture is by far our state’s largest industry, accounting for 1…

Gov. Noem Announces Bill to Recognize Out-of-State Licenses PIERRE, S.D. – Today, Governor Kristi Noem and Sen. Jim Stalzer announced legislation to recognize out-of-state licenses for nearly every profession. “South Dakota’s…

Gov. Noem to Deliver 2023 State of the State Address Tomorrow PIERRE, S.D. – Tomorrow, Governor Kristi Noem will deliver the 2023 State of the State Address, discussing South Dakota’s continued strong growth and sharing the…

Governor Kristi Noem's 2nd Inaugural Address Four years ago, I stood in front of you with my left hand on my dad’s Bible and my right hand raised, swearing an oath to uphold the Constitution of both the state of South Dakota and the United…

Gov. Noem Thanks Attorney General Vargo for His Service PIERRE, S.D. – Today, Governor Kristi Noem thanked Attorney General Mark Vargo for his work on behalf of the people of South Dakota. “Although Mark he knew the job was…

New Year,New Growth In a radio address to the nation on January 1st, 1983, President Reagan said that “New Year’s Day was an especially American tradition, full of the optimism and hope we’re famous for in our daily lives-an…

Gov. Noem Appoints Joe Graves as Secretary of Education PIERRE, S.D. – Today, Gov. Kristi Noem appointed Joe Graves as Secretary of the South Dakota Department of Education. Joe’s appointment will be effective January 10th. Joe is…

Gov. Noem Appoints Matt Althoff as Secretary of Social Services PIERRE, S.D. – Today, Gov. Kristi Noem appointed Matt Althoff as Secretary of the South Dakota Department of Social Services. Matt’s appointment will be effective…

Always Ready, Always There The men and women in our National Guard serve with excellence. They take their job seriously, so I take my responsibility to them as their Commander in Chief very seriously. This week, I visited our 109th Regional…

BFM Releases Annual Comprehensive Financial Report PIERRE, S.D. – Today, the Bureau of Finance and Management (BFM) released South Dakota’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) for fiscal year 2022. The ACFR is the audited…

Gov. Noem Commutes Sentences on Christmas Eve PIERRE, S.D. – Today, Gov. Kristi Noem granted seven commutations for individuals incarcerated by the South Dakota Department of Corrections. These seven individuals have had their sentences…

Gov. Noem Announces Additional Guard Missions in Response to Winter Storms PIERRE, S.D. – Today, Gov. Kristi Noem announced additional missions that are being undertaken by the South Dakota National Guard in response to the winter storms…

Gov. Noem Declares Winter Storm Emergency PIERRE, S.D. – Today, Gov. Kristi Noem signed Executive Order 2022-12, which declares an emergency for the winter storms that have been impacting South Dakota. Governor Noem also activated the…

Gov. Noem Appoints Melissa Magstadt as Secretary of Health PIERRE, S.D. – Today, Gov. Kristi Noem appointed Melissa Magstadt as Secretary of the South Dakota Department of Health. Melissa’s appointment will be effective on the next…

I Heard the Bells One of my favorite parts of the holiday season are all the Christmas songs that we pass down from generation to generation. Some are silly and fun. Others reflect the more serious reason for the season. This season is a time…

Gov. Noem Says GAB Board Made the Right Decision PIERRE, S.D. – Today, Gov. Kristi Noem issued the following statement on the Government Accountability Board’s (GAB) decision to dismiss the frivolous complaint regarding her use of…

Governor Noem Closes State Government Offices Statewide for Winter Storm PIERRE, S.D. – Today, Gov. Kristi Noem ordered all state government executive branch offices statewide to be closed Thursday, Dec. 22, because of the winter storm in…

Gov. Noem Announces Next Steps on State Investments in China PIERRE, S.D. –Governor Kristi Noem has announced the next steps that she is taking in her effort to stop state taxpayer dollars from being sent to nations that hate us, like…

Secretary Joan Adam Announces Retirement PIERRE, S.D. – Today, South Dakota Department of Health Secretary Joan Adam announced her retirement. “My time with the Department of Health has been very rewarding. The dedication of the…

Curtailing China China’s Communist government hates America. That may seem overly harsh or simple – but it’s a fact. They want to be the strongest nation on earth, and they see America standing in their way. Unfortunately, we…

Governor Noem Gives Flexibility for Fuel Delivery PIERRE, S.D. – Today, in response to the winter storms across South Dakota, Governor Kristi Noem signed Executive Order 2022-11, which declares a state of emergency in South Dakota and…

Governor Noem Closes State Offices in Four Counties Effective Immediately Pierre, S.D. – Today, Gov. Kristi Noem has ordered all state government executive branch offices in four eastern South Dakota counties to be closed effective…

Gov. Noem Announces Plan to Restrict Foreign Purchases of Ag Land PIERRE, S.D. – Today, Governor Kristi Noem and legislators announced proposed legislation to restrict foreign purchases of agricultural land in South Dakota. The plan…

Governor Noem Closes State Offices Wednesday in All but 11 Counties PIERRE, S.D. – Today, Gov. Kristi Noem ordered all state government executive branch offices statewide, except in 11 southeast counties, to be closed Wednesday, Dec. 14,…

Governor Noem Closes State Government Offices Statewide PIERRE, S.D. – Today, Gov. Kristi Noem ordered all state government executive branch offices statewide to be closed Tuesday, Dec. 13, because of the winter storm expected in South…

The Right Tax Cut–The Right Time Over the last couple months, I’ve checked out groceries at stores in communities across South Dakota. One out of every four or five customers had to put something back because of how much it cost.…

Gov. Noem Calls for Immediate Review of State Investments PIERRE, S.D. – Today, Governor Kristi Noem called for an immediate review of all investments under the control of the South Dakota Investment Council in order to determine if…

Flags at Half-Staff in Honor of National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day PIERRE, S.D. – Governor Kristi Noem has ordered that flags be flown at half-staff statewide from sunrise until sundown on Wednesday, December 7 in honor of National…

Gov. Noem Delivers 2022 Budget Address PIERRE, S.D. – Today, Governor Kristi Noem delivered the 2022 Budget Address, unveiling her budget proposal for the remainder of Fiscal Year 2023 and Fiscal Year 2024. You can find the full text of…

Gov. Noem and Gov. Gordon Tell Forest Service to Revise Assessments for Black Hills National Forest PIERRE, S.D. – This week, Governor Kristi Noem and Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon urged the Supervisor of the Black Hills National Forest to…

Gov. Noem Appoints Monae Johnson as Secretary of State PIERRE, S.D. – Today, Governor Kristi Noem appointed Monae Johnson as Secretary of State, effective Monday, December 5, 2022. The current Secretary of State, Steve Barnett, is…

Fiscal Responsibility the South Dakota Way Lots of politicians and bureaucrats like to argue that a government’s budget is nothing like a family budget. They use that as an excuse for why Washington D.C. can continue to rack up record…

Gov. Noem and Colleagues Urge Congress to Remove Covid-19 Vaccine Mandate for Military PIERRE, S.D. – Today, Governor Kristi Noem and 20 other governors urged congressional leadership to remove and prohibit the Biden Administration’s…

Gov. Noem Signs Executive Order Banning TikTok PIERRE, S.D. – Today, Governor Kristi Noem signed Executive Order 2022-10, which bans the Chinese social media platform TikTok for state government agencies, employees, and contractors using…

Thanking Emergency Responders For most of us, we hope to never need help from emergency responders. But when our darkest moments come, we depend on them to be there for us. And they answer the call. They put their lives on the line to help…

Governor Noem Signs Thanksgiving Proclamation PIERRE, S.D. – Today, Governor Kristi Noem issued an executive proclamation proclaiming November 24, 2022 as “Thanksgiving Day” in South Dakota. You can find the proclamation here.…

Governor Noem Accepting Applications for Spring Interns PIERRE, S.D. – Governor Kristi Noem is now accepting applications for the Governor’s Office spring 2023 internship program. Student interns will work with staff on various…

Thanksgiving – A Time for Family and Fellowship The first American Thanksgiving was a celebration of unity across cultures and races. Two cultures who did not know each other gathered together to have a meal and engage in fellowship. I…

Gov. Noem Announces Christmas at the Capitol Grand Lighting Ceremony PIERRE, S.D. – Governor Kristi Noem has announced that the 2022 Grand Lighting Ceremony for Christmas at the South Dakota Capitol will take place in the Capitol Rotunda…

Governor Kristi Noem: Veterans are Heroes I am proud to be Governor of the best state in America to live, work, and retire as a veteran. That’s important – the state that sets the gold standard for Freedom should also lead the way in…

Governor Noem Urges Citizens to Observe National Native American Heritage Month PIERRE, S.D. – November is National Native American Heritage Month. South Dakota’s history is strongly intertwined with Native American history and…

Governor Kristi Noem: Building the Strongest Economy in America If you look across the nation, economic growth has ground to a halt. The price of everyday items – like milk, eggs, and pretty much everything else – has skyrocketed,…

Governor Kristi Noem: Stronger Families-Stronger Communities I recently met with several childcare providers in Sioux Falls to discuss challenges their industry faces. One of the biggest challenges to filling the available jobs across our state…

Governor Noem To Host Trick-or-Treat Festivities at Governor's Residence Monday PIERRE, S.D. – Governor Kristi Noem and First Gentleman Bryon Noem will host the annual trick-or-treat festivities at the Governor’s Residence in Pierre…

Flags at Half-Staff at State Capitol Friday in Honor of Former Representative O.L. "Larry" Anderson PIERRE, S.D. – Today, Governor Kristi Noem ordered that flags be flown at half-staff at the State Capitol from sunrise until sunset on…

Gov. Noem Signs Executive Order to Bring Relief from Supply Shortages of Certain Products PIERRE, S.D. – Today, Governor Kristi Noem signed Executive Order 2022-09 granting an hours of service waiver for certain liquid products being…

Governor Kristi Noem: Economic Growth the South Dakota Way It’s no secret that costs are rising in just about every aspect of our daily lives. We’ve talked quite a bit about the skyrocketing cost of food and gas, and our businesses…

Governor Noem Orders Flags at Half Staff in Honor of Former Governor Harvey Wollman PIERRE, S.D. – Today, Governor Kristi Noem announced that flags will be at half-staff from sunrise until sundown statewide, effective immediately, in honor…

Governor Kristi Noem: A Tradition for the Next Generation I was fortunate enough to grow up in a family full of sportsmen and women. While my dad fostered my love for hunting, it was my grandmother, Dorris, who made bird hunting such a big part…

In South Dakota, We Celebrate Native American Day PIERRE, S.D. – Today, in celebration of Native American Day, Governor Kristi Noem issued the following statement: “For South Dakotans, the second Monday in October, is recognized…

Flags at Half-Staff at State Capitol in Honor of Former State Attorney General Gordon Mydland PIERRE, S.D. – Today, Governor Kristi Noem ordered that flags at the State Capitol be flown at half-staff from sunrise until sunset on Tuesday,…

Governor Kristi Noem: Breaking Tourism Records The record-breaking pace continues for South Dakota’s tourism industry – even with high inflation raising gas prices for visitors to our state. We recently rounded up Custer State…

Gov. Noem Statement on the Passing of Kevin Locke PIERRE, SD – Today, Governor Kristi Noem issued a statement on the passing of Kevin Locke, Hunkpapa Lakota of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe and a world-renowned flute player and hoop…

Governor Kristi Noem: Saving South Dakota Families South Dakotans don’t ask much from their government. They just want the Freedom to live their lives and for the government to guarantee a level playing field with common sense rules for…

Gov. Noem to Hold Media Briefing for 57th Buffalo Roundup Custer State Park, SD – Governor Kristi Noem, Custer State Park Superintendent Matt Snyder, and Department of Tourism Secretary James Hagen will hold a media availability on Friday,…

Gov. Noem Celebrates South Dakota's Continued AAA Credit Rating PIERRE, S.D. – Today, Governor Kristi Noem celebrated Fitch Ratings’ reaffirmation of South Dakota’s AAA credit rating. "This rating again demonstrates that our…

Governor Noem Announces State Support for Indian Relay Championships PIERRE, S.D. – Today, Governor Kristi Noem announced state support for the Horse Nations Indian Relay Council’s 2022 Championship of Champions, which is taking…

Governor Kristi Noem: Our Rural Way of Life When I first ran for Governor, South Dakota needed new opportunities. For years, our economic growth had not kept up with the nation. Young South Dakotans were too often leaving our state to pursue…

Gov. Noem and Attorney General Vargo Praise Ruling on Head Start Vaccine Mandate PIERRE, S.D. – Today, Governor Kristi Noem and Attorney General Mark Vargo praised a Louisiana federal judge’s permanent injunction that blocked…

Governor Kristi Noem: The Best State In the Country to Do Business 2022 is on track to be another fantastic year for economic investment in South Dakota. Since I took office, I have championed our state as the best place in the country to do…

Gevo Breaks Ground on Largest Economic Investment in South Dakota History PIERRE, S.D. – Today, Governor Kristi Noem announced that Gevo has broken ground on the largest economic investment in South Dakota history – a world-class…

Gov. Noem and Colleagues Oppose Student Debt Forgiveness Plan PIERRE, S.D. – Today, Governor Kristi Noem and 21 of her fellow Republican governors sent a letter to President Biden saying they oppose his plan to forgive students their…

Governor Noem Successfully Treated for Back Injury at Mayo Clinic PIERRE, S.D. – Today Governor Kristi Noem announced that following several weeks of medical treatment in South Dakota for a back injury, the Governor underwent successful…

Flags at Half-Staff in Honor of Patriot Day PIERRE, S.D. – Governor Kristi Noem has ordered that flags be flown at half-staff statewide from sunrise until sundown on Sunday, September 11, 2022, in honor of Patriot Day. Patriot Day…

Governor Kristi Noem: Defending Our Constitution Our nation loves to celebrate holidays. Today, I want to talk about one day that does not get enough attention: September 17, Constitution Day. On September 17, 1787, our Founding Fathers signed…

Flags at Half-Staff in Honor of Queen Elizabeth II PIERRE, S.D. – Today, Governor Kristi Noem ordered that flags be flown at half-staff statewide effective immediately until sunset on the day of internment in honor of former Queen…

Governor Kristi Noem: Celebrating Hard Work The beginning of September brings us to Labor Day weekend and the start of Workforce Development Month across the country. While America celebrates a national holiday, South Dakota has even more to…

Arts South Dakota and the South Dakota Arts Council co-sponsor the biennial Governor's Awards in the Arts to recognize individuals and businesses that have made a statewide impact through artistic excellence or outstanding support of the arts. …

Gov. Noem Pledges to Keep Elections Free and Fair PIERRE, S.D. – Today, Governor Kristi Noem sent a letter to the South Dakota State Legislature, thanking them for their continued emphasis on free and fair elections in South Dakota. In…

Governor Kristi Noem: Public Safety Impacts All of Us When I was younger my dad always said, “Kristi, we don’t complain about things. We fix them.” As Governor, I focus on fixing problems for our state every day, especially…

Gov. Noem and Colleagues Support Keeping Schools Open PIERRE, S.D. – Today, Governor Kristi Noem and 14 of her fellow Republican governors issued a joint statement opposing efforts that would disrupt the new school year, saying that any…

Gov. Kristi Noem: Raising the Bar I’ve never been the type to settle for “good enough.” No matter what I’m doing, I try to strive for excellence. That’s all the more true when it comes to policies that impact our…

Gov. Noem and Colleagues Oppose Federal Government's Emissions Proposal PIERRE, S.D. – Today, Governor Kristi Noem and six of her fellow Republican governors sent a letter to the Southwest Power Pool, Inc., expressing concern about the…

Gov. Noem Announces Pay Increases for Correctional Security Officers PIERRE, S.D. – Today, Governor Kristi Noem announced immediate pay increases for correctional security officers at the South Dakota Department of Corrections (DOC). …

Lt. Governor Larry Rhoden Announces STEM Award for Lakota Tech High School Pine Ridge Reservation, SD – Today, Lt. Gov. Larry Rhoden announced that Lakota Tech High School will receive an award for its STEM programming from the National…

Governor Noem Accepting Applications for Fall Interns PIERRE, S.D. – Governor Kristi Noem is now accepting applications for the Governor’s Office fall 2022 internship program. Student interns will work with staff on various…

Gov. Noem Announces Draft Social Studies Standards PIERRE, S.D. – Today, Governor Kristi Noem released draft social studies standards for K-12 students in South Dakota. “South Dakota’s children deserve the very best social…

Gov. Noem Releases Report from Department of Education on Critical Race Theory and Divisive Concepts PIERRE, S.D. – Today, Governor Kristi Noem released a report from the Department of Education (DOE) detailing examples of Critical Race…

Gov. Kristi Noem: Fast Bikes, Fresh Air and Freedom For more than 80 years, late summer has brought thousands of motorcycles to the Black Hills of South Dakota. Bikers come from across the country – and around the world – to…

Gov. Noem and Colleagues Ask President Biden to Lift Vaccine Mandate on International Travel PIERRE, S.D. – Today, Governor Kristi Noem and 16 of her fellow Republican governors sent a letter to President Joe Biden asking him to “end…

Flags at Half-Staff at State Capitol in Honor of Circuit Court Judge Jon Flemmer PIERRE, S.D. – Today, Governor Kristi Noem ordered that flags be flown at half-staff at the State Capitol from sunrise until sunset on Tuesday, Aug. 9, in…

Gov. Kristi Noem: Starting the Conversation Hope has power – it drives us to achieve incredible things that we never thought possible or endure difficulties that previous seemed insurmountable. Unfortunately, for the same reasons,…

Flags at Half-Staff in Honor of U.S. Rep. Jackie Walorski PIERRE, S.D. – Today, Governor Kristi Noem ordered that flags be flown at half-staff statewide effective immediately until midnight tonight (Thursday) in honor of U.S. Rep. Jackie…

Gov. Noem and Colleagues Oppose Democrats Spending Bill PIERRE, S.D. – Today, Governor Kristi Noem and 21 of her fellow Republican Governors issued the following joint statement opposing the Democrats’ Spending Bill: "The…

South Dakota Receives Presidential Disaster Declaration Approval For June Storm PIERRE, S.D. – Governor Kristi Noem announced today that South Dakota has received a Presidential Disaster Declaration that allows the Federal Emergency…

Governor Kristi Noem: 50 Years of Title IX Nostalgia can be bittersweet. Sometimes I miss playing high school basketball – working with teammates; hearing the crowd; the pride of seeing hustle pay off. I loved watching my kids play sports,…

Gov. Noem and Republican Governors Call on President Biden to Defend Equal Opportunities for Girls and Women PIERRE, S.D. – Today, Governor Kristi Noem led a coalition of 15 Republican Governors urging President Joe Biden to defend equal…

Gov. Noem Appoints Mark Roby to Housing Board PIERRE, S.D. – Today, Governor Kristi Noem appointed Mark Roby to the South Dakota Housing Development Authority’s Board of Commissioners. This appointment is effective immediately.…

Governor Kristi Noem: Cautiously Optimistic: South Dakota's Finances and the Future Earlier this week, the State of South Dakota closed the financial books for fiscal year 2022 with a record-breaking $115.5 million surplus. This historic surplus…