About the Governor:
Governor Kristi Noem is a wife, a mother, and a lifelong rancher, farmer and small business owner.
In 2010, after serving in the South Dakota legislature for several years, Noem was elected to serve as South Dakota's lone member of the U.S. House of Representatives. During her time in Congress, in addition to many other successes, Governor Noem helped pass the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, which put $2,400 back in the pockets of the average South Dakota family.
In 2018, with the platform of protecting South Dakotans against tax increases, government growth, federal intrusion, and government secrecy, she was elected as South Dakota's first-ever female Governor.
As Governor, Noem has respected the rights of her people by trusting them to exercise their personal responsibility to make the best decisions for themselves, their loved-ones, and – in turn – their communities. This approach has been most evident in her response to the COVID-19 pandemic: Governor Noem never ordered a single business or church to close and never issued a statewide shelter-in-place order.
Despite all of this, Governor Noem often says that her greatest accomplishment is raising her three children, Kassidy, Kennedy, and Booker, with her husband Bryon. All have a deep love for their family and an even deeper love for the Lord.
We recently celebrated the graduation of 20 new law enforcement officers in South Dakota. This graduation was unique because it included the first ever tribal-focused law enforcement training put on by a state, rather than by the federal government.…
Read More »PIERRE, S.D. – On Sep 4th, Governor Kristi Noem announced the appointment of Dr. Madhu Gottumukkala as Commissioner of the Bureau of Information and Telecommunications (BIT). His appointment will be effective on Monday, September 9, 2024.…
Read More »Each year, we celebrate the South Dakota State Fair in the days leading up to Labor Day. Things kick off Wednesday and wrap up Monday. I love the State Fair for so many reasons. I always head for the pork sandwiches and ice cream. The bull riding…
Read More »It’s back to school time! My kids are all grown up with their school days behind them, and though my grandkids are still young, Miss Addie is starting preschool! This time of year means so much to me. Everything that I do is about making our…
Read More »PIERRE, S.D. – On Aug 16th, Governor Kristi Noem ordered that flags be flown at half-staff statewide from sunrise until sunset on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, for National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day. “For too long, drug…
Read More »PIERRE, S.D. – On Aug 21st, Governor Kristi Noem appointed Joe Fiala as the Commissioner of the Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED). “Joe has been a great member of our economic development team for years. He has…
Read More »“We don’t complain about things – we fix them.” When my dad taught me that, he was talking about cows, horses, fences, and ranch chores, not the wide-open Southern Border. But the lesson holds true. The truth is, we could…
Read More »PIERRE, S.D. – On Aug 15th, Governor Kristi Noem announced that South Dakota has received a presidential disaster declaration due to the historic 1000-year flooding event that occurred between June 16 and July 8, 2024. 25 counties have…
Read More »Years ago, I lost a dear friend of mine to suicide, and it was fundamentally life changing for me. After that incident, I remember thinking, “I should have done something. I should have said something.” I replayed every interaction I had…
Read More »PIERRE, S.D. – On Aug 8th, Governor Kristi Noem ordered that flags be flown at half-staff statewide from sunrise until sunset on Saturday, August 10th, 2024, in honor of U.S. Army Corporal Robert A. Bartlett. Corporal Bartlett served during…
Read More »All across South Dakota, you’ve probably heard the roaring “wild hogs” across our highways and through our towns. Their roars and rumbles send a clear message: the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally is back! In many ways, the rumble of the…
Read More »PIERRE, S.D. – On July 30th, Governor Kristi Noem announced the appointment of Mandi Mowery, Jeff Clapper, and the Honorable Eric Johnson to the 2nd Judicial Circuit Court. “The Judicial branch is fundamental in establishing law,…
Read More »PIERRE, S.D. – On July 26th, Governor Kristi Noem formally requested a major disaster declaration from the President for 25 counties due to the severe flooding that occurred in South Dakota between June 16 and July 8, 2024. Governor Noem…
Read More »When anti-American criminals tear down our statues, deface our monuments, or burn our flag, we must hold them to account for their vile actions. This past week, anti-American criminals defaced the Washington D.C. replica of the Liberty Bell in the…
Read More »PIERRE, S.D. – On July 26th, Governor Kristi Noem ordered that flags be flown at half-staff at the State Capitol from sunrise until sunset on Thursday, September 19th, 2024, in honor of former state legislator Dayle Hammock. He represented…
Read More »PIERRE, S.D. – On July 23rd, Governor Kristi Noem and 20 bipartisan governors joined in urging Congress to pass the Strengthening State and Tribal Child Support Act (HR 7906). The legislation would strengthen the ability of Tribes to collect…
Read More »Our history is filled with incredible stories of heroism - and I believe it is also full of times where God’s hand was at play shaping our future. One such time took place before America was even a country during the French and Indian War.…
Read More »PIERRE, SD - On July 18, 2024, Governor Kristi Noem ordered that flags be flown at half-staff statewide from sunrise until sunset on Thursday, July 18th, 2024, in honor of Corey Comperatore. Corey was a husband, father, and former Fire Chief of the…
Read More »PIERRE, SD - On July 15, 2024, Governor Kristi Noem announced that South Dakota closed the 2024 budget year with a surplus of $80.7 million. As she did last year, Governor Noem announced her intention to set aside the surplus to offset the cost of…
Read More »I love fishing. There’s almost no better way to relax, get away from the hubbub of daily life, and connect with the natural beauty all around us. And they taste pretty, good, too! South Dakota is home to some of the best fishing in the…
Read More »The Fourth of July has always been a special day to me. It’s our nation’s birthday, of course. But it’s also the day that my husband, Bryon, proposed. On July 4th, 1991, I told a group of kiddos that I would haul them and their…
Read More »PIERRE, S.D., On July 1, 2024 – The bill to enhance teacher compensation, SB 127, became law today. The bill establishes a minimum teacher salary and revises the requirements pertaining to average teacher compensation. “We’ve…
Read More »PIERRE, S.D., On July 1, 2024 – The Department of Agriculture & Natural Resource’s (DANR) foreign-owned ag land bill, HB 1231, became law today. The bill places restrictions on the ownership of U.S. agricultural land, stopping six…
Read More »PIERRE, S.D. On July 1, 2024 – The historic bill to combat antisemitism, HB 1076, became law today. The bill requires the consideration of the definition of antisemitism when investigating unfair or discriminatory practices. It defines…
Read More »PIERRE, S.D. On July 1, 2024 – The South Dakota Department of Labor & Regulation’s second-chance licensing bill, SB 57, became law today. The bill creates uniform procedures for consideration of criminal histories and conviction in…
Read More »On June 28, 2024 - Nothing gives life quite like water. We rely on it every single day for nourishment, for cleanliness, and so much more. But that same simple liquid can also cause devastation in a very short period of time. Unfortunately, South…
Read More »PIERRE, S.D. – On June 24th, Governor Kristi Noem signed Executive Order 2024-05 granting an hours-of-service waiver for certain products being transported through South Dakota. The 14-day order declares a state of emergency and exempts…
Read More »PIERRE, S.D. – On June 24th, Governor Kristi Noem hosted the first-ever Tribal Public Safety Crisis Summit at the Governor’s Residence in Pierre. She was joined by Congressman Dusty Johnson, Attorney General Marty Jackley, and leaders…
Read More »PIERRE, S.D. – On June 22nd, Governor Kristi Noem signed Executive Order 2024-04 declaring an emergency for the recent storms and associated flooding. State agencies have already been responding and will continue assisting local governments…
Read More »PIERRE, S.D. – Governor Kristi Noem and her office are now accepting applications for the 2024 Fall Internship Program. This internship program provides students with first-hand experience within state government and the functions of the…
Read More »Farmers are some of the biggest gamblers I know. They go to a bank, borrow money to buy land – borrow more money to buy equipment. Then they go back and get an operating note so they can buy seed, fertilizer, and chemical. And then they bury…
Read More »This week I had the opportunity to spend time with a group of people who are involved with our Foster Care system and some of the young people who participate in it. Our Secretary of Social Services invited me to attend, as the day was facilitated…
Read More »The COVID-19 pandemic was a stark reminder about just how much it matters who our leaders are. Governors across the nation shut their states down. Without batting an eye, they took away their people’s Freedom of Speech, Freedom of Religion,…
Read More »PIERRE, S.D. – Governor Kristi Noem’s Freedom Works Here Ad, “Kiss My Abacus,” won a national award for Art Direction at this year’s Telly Awards. Previously, the “Bright Side” ad also won a national award…
Read More »PIERRE, S.D. – The Bureau of Finance and Management (BFM) has taken a crucial step toward modernizing the State of South Dakota’s financial processes through Project BISON. Last week, BFM secured Oracle Fusion Cloud as its new Enterprise…
Read More »PIERRE, S.D. – Governor Kristi Noem and 19 of her fellow Republican governors sent a letter to President Biden pushing for more innovation in American energy. The full letter can be found here. “As governors, we are extremely concerned…
Read More »PIERRE, S.D. – Governor Kristi Noem and 23 of her fellow Republican governors sent a letter to President Biden opposing proposed amendments to the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Internal Health Regulations (IHR) and a new pandemic…
Read More »PIERRE, S.D. – On May 31st, Governor Kristi Noem celebrates the 100th anniversary of Native American citizenship, which will take place on June 2nd. “I have a deep sense of compassion and respect for our Native American population in…
Read More »I have a deep sense of compassion and respect for our Native American population here in South Dakota. And I firmly believe that we solve problems best when we work together and communicate. This is why I have made it a priority to call attention…
Read More »PIERRE, S.D. – On May 31st, Governor Kristi Noem announced that Schwan’s Company, a subsidiary of CJ Foods, is making a further investment in South Dakota. “South Dakota just keeps growing. Our ‘Open for Business’…
Read More »PIERRE, S.D. – On May 28th, Governor Kristi Noem announced that she will be hosting a Tribal Public Safety Crisis Summit in Pierre on Monday, June 24. Governor Noem is inviting both elected leaders and law enforcement officials at the federal,…
Read More »As the beautiful vibrant colors of spring paint our landscapes and the sweet scent of renewal fills the air, it’s time to celebrate one of the most thrilling aspects of South Dakota: travel and tourism. We are just wrapping up National Travel…
Read More »PIERRE, S.D. – Governor Kristi Noem and 23 of her fellow Republican governors sent a letter to President Biden opposing proposed amendments to the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Internal Health Regulations (IHR) and a new pandemic…
Read More »PIERRE, S.D. – On May 23rd, Governor Kristi Noem ordered that flags be flown at half-staff at the State Capitol from sunrise until sunset on Thursday, May 23rd, 2024, in honor of former state legislator Janice Nicolay. She represented…
Read More »PIERRE, S.D. – On May 21st, Governor Kristi Noem announced that she will appoint Rick Vallery to serve on the Transportation Commission. “South Dakota’s Transportation Commission is dedicated to keeping our citizens safe as they…
Read More »PIERRE, S.D. – On May 16th, Governor Kristi Noem went to the warzone at our Southern Border with Department of Tribal Relations Secretary David Flute, Tribal Law Enforcement Liaison Algin Young, Senator Erin Tobin, Senator Mike Walsh, and…
Read More »“The State of South Dakota lacks criminal jurisdiction over Indian Country crimes; thus, in reality, the sole provider of law enforcement services to the Oglala Sioux Tribe is the federal government. We believe this federal neglect has…
Read More »PIERRE, S.D. – On May 17th, Governor Kristi Noem held a press conference on border security and cartel presence on tribal reservation. “The drug cartels and their criminal activity have made all of our communities unsafe. But…
Read More »PIERRE, S.D. – Governor Noem will be going to the warzone at our Southern Border, on Thursday May 16, to meet with South Dakota National Guard soldiers who are helping to build the border wall. The next morning, Governor Noem will hold a press…
Read More »PIERRE, S.D. – On May 14th, Governor Kristi Noem announced that Algin Young will serve as the new Tribal Law Enforcement Liaison for the Noem Administration. “The federal government is turning their backs on our tribal reservations.…
Read More »PIERRE, S.D. – On May 14th, Governor Kristi Noem and Attorney General Marty Jackley announced that South Dakota has joined 17 other states in challenging yet another example of overreach by the Biden Administration to advance radical gender…
Read More »PIERRE, S.D. – On May 13th, Governor Kristi Noem ordered that flags be flown at half-staff statewide from sunrise until sunset on Wednesday, May 15th, 2024, in honor of Peace Officers Memorial Day. Peace Officers Memorial Day honors…
Read More »Being a mom and a grandma has been the biggest blessing of my life. My kids and my grandkids are motivation to get up every single day and fight for a better future for all South Dakotans. My number one goal as Governor has always been to be able…
Read More »PIERRE, S.D. – On May 8th, Governor Kristi Noem and Attorney General Marty Jackley announced that South Dakota has joined five other states in challenging President Biden’s attempt to dismantle Title IX, which would deny opportunities…
Read More »May 6th – 10th is Teacher Appreciation Week, a time to celebrate our educators and thank them for everything they do for our students. But there’s an ongoing problem in South Dakota – teacher salaries have not kept up with…
Read More »PIERRE, S.D. – On May 3rd, Governor Noem recognizes May 5th as Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons Day in South Dakota. This is a day to remember those who have lost their lives and strive for more awareness of this issue. “My…
Read More »PIERRE, S.D. – On May 2nd, Governor Kristi Noem signed Executive Order 2024-03, which updates agency names for the South Dakota Hazard Mitigation Team.
Read More »PIERRE, S.D. – On May 1st, Governor Kristi Noem and 26 of her Republican colleagues issued a joint statement celebrating Jewish American Heritage Month. “As governors and community leaders, we are honored to recognize May as…
Read More »PIERRE, S.D. – On April 30th, Governor Kristi Noem celebrated S&P’s reaffirmation of South Dakota’s AAA credit rating. “The experts recognize South Dakota’s economic strength and success,” said…
Read More »PIERRE, S.D. – On April 30th, Governor Kristi Noem and 52 of her fellow governors oppose legislation that disregards gubernatorial authority over the National Guard, Legislative Proposal 480. The bipartisan group of governors sent a letter to…
Read More »PIERRE, S.D. – Governor Kristi Noem and Attorney General Marty Jackley announced that South Dakota will not stand for President Joe Biden’s dangerous dismantling of Title IX, the over 50-year-old civil rights law that prohibits sex-based…
Read More »With the stroke of a single pen, President Joe Biden has given mediocre men the right to steal opportunities from exceptional women. The landmark federal civil rights law known as Title IX is an over 50-year-old law that prohibits sex-based…
Read More »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…
Read More »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,…
Read More »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…
Read 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…
Read More »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.…
Read More »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…
Read More »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,”…
Read More »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…
Read More »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…
Read More »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…
Read More »“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…
Read More »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…
Read More »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…
Read More »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.…
Read More »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…
Read More »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…
Read More »“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…
Read More »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…
Read More »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…
Read More »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…
Read More »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…
Read More »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…
Read More »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.…
Read More »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…
Read More »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…
Read More »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…
Read More »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…
Read More »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…
Read More »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.…
Read More »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.…
Read More »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…
Read More »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…
Read More »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…
Read More »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,”…
Read More »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…
Read More »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…
Read More »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…
Read More »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…
Read More »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…
Read More »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…
Read More »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…
Read More »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…
Read More »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…
Read More »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…
Read More »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…
Read More »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…
Read More »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,…
Read More »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…
Read More »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…
Read More »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…
Read More »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.…
Read More »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…
Read More »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…
Read More »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,”…
Read More »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…
Read More »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.…
Read More »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…
Read More »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…
Read More »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…
Read More »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…
Read More »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.…
Read More »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…
Read More »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…
Read More »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…
Read More »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…
Read More »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…
Read More »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…
Read More »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…
Read More »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…
Read More »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…
Read More »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…
Read More »“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…
Read More »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…
Read More »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…
Read More »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…
Read More »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…
Read More »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…
Read More »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…
Read More »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…
Read More »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…
Read More »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…
Read More »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…
Read More »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…
Read More »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…
Read More »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.…
Read More »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…
Read More »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…
Read More »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,…
Read More »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…
Read More »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…
Read More »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,…
Read More »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…
Read More »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;…
Read More »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.…
Read More »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…
Read More »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…
Read More »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…
Read More »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…
Read More »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…
Read More »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…
Read More »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…
Read More »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…
Read More »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…
Read More »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…
Read More »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…
Read More »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…
Read More »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…
Read More »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…
Read More »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…
Read More »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…
Read More »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…
Read More »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…
Read More »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…
Read More »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…
Read More »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…
Read More »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…
Read More »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…
Read More »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…
Read More »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…
Read More »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…
Read More »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…
Read More »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…
Read More »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…
Read More »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…
Read More »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…
Read More »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…
Read More »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…
Read More »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…
Read More »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…
Read More »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…
Read More »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…
Read More »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…
Read More »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…
Read More »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…
Read More »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…
Read More »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…
Read More »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,…
Read More »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…
Read More »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.…
Read More »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…
Read More »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…
Read More »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…
Read More »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…
Read More »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…
Read More »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…
Read More »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…
Read More »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…
Read More »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…
Read More »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.…
Read More »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…
Read More »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…
Read More »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…
Read More »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…
Read More »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…
Read More »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,…
Read More »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…
Read More »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…
Read More »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…
Read More »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…
Read More »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…
Read More »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…
Read More »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…
Read More »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…
Read More »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,…
Read More »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…
Read More »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…
Read More »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…
Read More »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,…
Read More »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…
Read More »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…
Read More »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…
Read More »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…
Read More »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…
Read More »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…
Read More »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…
Read More »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…
Read More »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…
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