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IRS provides relief to South Dakota victims of severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding; various deadlines postponed to Feb. 3, 2025

Internal Revenue Service · August 23, 2024

IR-2024-222, Aug. 23, 2024 WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service announced today tax relief for individuals and businesses in South Dakota that were affected by severe storms, straight-line winds and flooding that began on June 16, 2024. These...

B-Roll, Video, Audio, Photos & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul Unveils Plan for Free Community College to Make Higher Education More Affordable and Bolster New York State’s Workforce

New York State Office of the Governor · January 29, 2025

Earlier today, Governor Kathy Hochul discussed her plan to offer free community college tuition for adult learners ages 25 to 55 in New York State. The Governor highlighted her proposal at Onondaga Community College to showcase the region’s...

Justice Department Secures Agreement to Eliminate Voting Barriers for Native Americans in South Dakota

The U.S. Attorney's Office District of Puerto Rico · August 19, 2024

The Justice Department has secured an agreement with Bennett County, South Dakota, and county officials to resolve claims that the county has failed to make its registration and early voting opportunities equally open to Native American voters as...

Readout of Attorney General Merrick B. Garland’s Participation in a Tribal Roundtable with Nine South Dakota Tribal Nations at the Yankton Sioux Nation

The U.S. Attorney's Office District of Puerto Rico · August 15, 2024

Attorney General Merrick B. Garland met yesterday with Tribal leaders and Tribal law enforcement officials from the nine South Dakota Tribal Nations at a roundtable held at the Yankton Sioux Nation to discuss public safety issues. The Attorney...

President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Major Disaster Declaration for South Dakota

FEMA · August 16, 2024

WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of South Dakota to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms, straight-line winds and flooding from June 16 to July 8, 2024. The...

Attorney General Merrick B. Garland Delivers Remarks at the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of South Dakota

The U.S. Attorney's Office District of Puerto Rico · August 14, 2024

Remarks as Prepared for Delivery Thank you, Alison, for that generous introduction. And for your leadership. I am grateful to be here in South Dakota, and to have the chance to thank, in person, our federal, state, local, and Tribal law...

Attorney General Jackley Announces Rapid City Man Sentenced to 25 Years in Prison for First-Degree Manslaughter

South Dakota Attorney General's Office · August 12, 2024

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, Aug. 12, 2024 Contact: Tony Mangan, Communications Director, 605-773-6878 PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announces that a 51-year-old Rapid City man has been sentenced to 25 years in...

Attorney General Jackley Supports U.S. Senate Approval Of Gov. Noem, General Bondi and other members of Trump National Security Team

South Dakota Attorney General's Office · January 17, 2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, Jan. 17, 2025 Contact: Tony Mangan, Communications Director, 605-773-6878 PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley joins 17 other Attorneys General in encouraging U.S. Senate leadership to confirm...

Attorney General Jackley Congratulates Florida AG Ashley Moody For Being Selected to Serve as U.S. Senator

South Dakota Attorney General's Office · January 16, 2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025 Contact: Tony Mangan, Communications Director, 605-773-6878 PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has issued this statement following the selection of Florida Attorney General...

Attorney General Jackley Joins Legal Brief in Support Of Ten Commandments Display in Public Schools

South Dakota Attorney General's Office · January 13, 2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, Jan. 13, 2025 Contact: Tony Mangan, Communications Director, 605-773-6878 PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley joins 17 other Attorneys General in supporting the state of Louisiana law that...

Attorney General Jackley Announces Former DSS Employee Sentenced to 13 Years In Prison for Stealing $1.78 Million from Child Protection Services

South Dakota Attorney General's Office · July 1, 2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, July 1, 2025 Contact: Tony Mangan, Communications Director, 605-773-6878 PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announces that a former state Department of Social Services employee was sentenced...

Aeronautics Commission Awards $10 Million in South Dakota Airport Terminal Program (SDATP) Funds

South Dakota Department of Transportation · July 20, 2024

For Immediate Release: Friday, July 19, 2024 Contact: Jack Dokken, Office of Air, Rail and Transit Program Manager, 605-773-7045 PIERRE, S.D. – Earlier this summer, the South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) launched the South Dakota...

Attorney General Knudsen leads 23-state coalition to protect parents’ rights from woke school boards

Montana Department of Justice · July 9, 2025

HELENA – Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen led a 23-state coalition in support of a parent who was stripped of his longstanding fundamental right to direct his daughter’s upbringing when school officials in Delaware withheld information on...

Attorney General Jackley Appoints Former AG Mark Vargo As Attorney For Law Enforcement Officers Standards and Training Commission

South Dakota Attorney General's Office · January 3, 2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, Jan. 3, 2025 Contact: Tony Mangan, Communications Director, 605-773-6878 PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announces that he has appointed former Attorney General Mark Vargo to serve as the...

Attorney General Bird Urges U.S. Supreme Court to Uphold Protections for Law Enforcement Heroes

State of Iowa Office of the Attorney General · December 23, 2024

DES MOINES—Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird today urged the U.S. Supreme Court to uphold qualified immunity protections for law enforcement heroes. The nation’s 650,000 law enforcement officers are responsible for protecting 335 million people....

December 27, 2024 - Attorney General Miyares Urges SCOTUS to Uphold Divest-Or-Ban Law Against TikTok

Attorney General of Virginia · December 27, 2024

Commonwealth of Virginia Office of the Attorney General Jason S. Miyares Attorney General 202 North 9th Street Richmond, Virginia 23219 804-786-2071 FAX 804-786-1991 Virginia Relay Service 800-828-1120 For media inquiries only, contact: Shaun...

Attorney General Knudsen urges SCOTUS to uphold divest-or-ban law against TikTok

Montana Department of Justice · December 27, 2024

HELENA – Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen led a coalition of 22 attorneys general today in filing an amicus brief asking the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) to uphold the national TikTok divest-or-ban legislation passed by...

Governor Abbott Appoints Miller To Texas Water Development Board

Office of the Texas Governor · September 16, 2024

TEXAS, September 16 - September 16, 2024 | Austin, Texas | Appointment Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Tonya Miller to the Texas Water Development Board for a term set to expire on February 1, 2027. The Board provides leadership, planning,...

Woodbridge International Closes Sale of Senproco Inc. to Harbour Group

GlobeNewswire, Inc. · December 19, 2024

NEW HAVEN, Conn., Dec. 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Woodbridge International, a global mergers and acquisitions firm, is pleased to announce the acquisition of its client, Senproco Inc. by Harbour Group. Senproco, headquartered in Sioux Falls,...

Gov. Pillen Joins Other Republican Governors in Voicing Support for Noem Confirmation as DHS Secretary

Nebraska Governor · December 16, 2024

NEBRASKA, December 16 - CONTACT: Laura Strimple, (402) 580-9495 Gov. Pillen Joins Other Republican Governors in Voicing Support for Noem Confirmation as DHS Secretary LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen joined other Republican governors...