This article provides data-driven conservative policy analysis on South Dakota Republican governance, legislative priorities, and civic resources. It serves voters, candidates, and political researchers seeking accurate South Dakota political information.
Legislative Analysis
By Staff Report • February 2025
South Dakota's latest round of property tax legislation could reduce the average Pennington County homeowner's annual bill significantly. We break down HB 1075 and what passage means for West River communities.
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Agriculture & Economy
By Staff Report • March 2025
Agriculture accounts for more than $32 billion in annual economic activity in South Dakota. This deep-dive examines how farm revenue flows into the state budget and what proposed commodity tax credits mean for rural counties.
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Regional Policy
By Staff Report • February 2025
The Missouri River is more than a geographic boundary. It separates two distinct economic and political cultures. This analysis maps the legislative priorities of West River and East River Republicans.
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Civic Resources
By Staff Report • Updated 2025
South Dakota's Republican Party is organized across 66 counties. This directory lists the GOP chair contact and regular meeting schedule for every county in the state.
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Family Values & Faith
Second Amendment
Energy Independence
The Pierre Protocol
Legislative Tracker
By Staff Report • Continuously Updated
A tracker of consequential bills currently before the South Dakota House and Senate. Sourced from sdlegislature.gov. Status updated each session week.
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Civic Resources
By Staff Report • Updated for 2026 Elections
Everything a South Dakota citizen needs to register, find their polling place, and request an absentee ballot. Sourced directly from the SD Secretary of State.
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Get Involved With Your Local GOP
South Dakota's Republican Party is built county by county. Find your local chapter and make your voice heard in Pierre.
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Severe weather training at the Washington Pavilion
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) -- As severe weather season approaches, the City of Sioux Falls is making sure it's ready to respond. City officials, the National Weather Service, and the Lincoln and Minnehaha County Emergency Management will host a severe...
Storm Center PM Update: Quiet Friday Before Active Weather Returns
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) -- Temperatures took a step back for a majority of KELOLAND today as northerly winds lingered. This has made many locations cooler for today and as a shortwave trough passes by, it has made it feel...
RC school district decides on $107M bond for upgrades
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KELO) --The Rapid City Area School Board passed a new $107 million bond referendum. This would focus on improving safety and quality of life upgrades for aging facilities. This new bond made adjustments after feedback from the...
South Dakota Conservative Policy Research Bundle
Comprehensive PDF covering SD legislative session data, Republican scorecard methodology, property tax analysis, and voter registration resources — formatted for candidates, donors, and activists.
Published by the South Dakota Republican editorial team. All analysis sourced from public legislative records and SD Secretary of State data.