South Dakota News Watch
Dec 5, 2024 · South Dakota News Watch is an independent, nonprofit organization reporting untold stories that help South Dakotans be informed and engaged citizens.
2024 South Dakota election results - sdnewswatch.org
Nov 5, 2024 · SD Public Utilities Commission. Republic Kristie Fiegen was on her way to earning another six-year term on the Public Utilities Commission, which regulates electric, natural gas and telephone utilities, issues permits for energy projects, …
Poll sheds light on South Dakota's 2026 election outlook
Nov 11, 2024 · The statewide survey of 500 registered voters was also sponsored by the Chiesman Center for Democracy at the University of South Dakota. It was conducted by Mason Dixon Polling & Strategy on Oct. 12-16, a few weeks before Republican Donald Trump defeated Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris to return to the White House.
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Mission statement South Dakota News Watch is an independent, nonprofit organization reporting untold stories that help South Dakotans be informed and engaged citizens. South Dakota News Watch produces investigative and public service journalism that sheds light on the issues, concerns and welfare of South Dakotans. History Retired journalists Jack Marsh
What to watch for in South Dakota's 2024 legislative races
Oct 17, 2024 · Clarity will begin to emerge Nov. 5, when voters select representatives from the state’s 35 districts. Republican leadership of the South Dakota Senate, shown here during the 2023 session in Pierre, S.D., could be in flux between establishment and populist wings of the party depending on results of the Nov. 5 legislative elections.
Poll: Most South Dakota voters oppose recreational marijuana …
Jun 14, 2024 · The rate of opposition is consistent with a similar measure’s defeat in the 2022 election. But the level of support has dropped. A poll co-sponsored by South Dakota News Watch showed that statewide support of marijuana legalization has dropped, creating a sizable deficit at a critical time when ballot measure committees are raising money and building strategies for …
Statewide poll shows referendum on recreational marijuana …
Aug 24, 2022 · Editor’s note: This is the second in a series of articles based on a July 2022 statewide poll conducted by South Dakota News Watch and the Chiesman Center for Democracy at the University of South Dakota, and is the latest segment in the ongoing “South Dakota Matters” series of polls and panel discussions hosted by News Watch.
South Dakota News Watch (Page 2)
Nov 13, 2024 · Tuesday's election was full of good news for the GOP, soul-searching for everyone else and questions about slow tally. "It's not acceptable that Minnehaha County takes longer to count votes than the entire state of Florida."
Tourism - South Dakota News Watch
Oct 28, 2024 · "I believe that it is an act of sovereignty for a tribe to take control of their cultural history by telling their own story. And what better way to do that than tourism with people from your local community to even internationally?"
Solutions - South Dakota News Watch
Nov 4, 2024 · This year marks the 10th anniversary of the grants for students to attend tech schools in Watertown, Mitchell, Rapid City and Sioux Falls, the result of a partnership among the state, First Premier Bank and industry.