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South Dakota Disaster Recovery Update
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.– In the two months since President Biden’s major disaster declaration for South Dakota, federal agencies have approved more than $14.7 million in grants and loans to assist in recovery. To date, a total of 1,407 people in...

Gov. Pillen Speaks at National Rollout of USDA Farm Security Action Plan
NEBRASKA, July 8 - CONTACT: Laura Strimple, (402) 580-9495 Gov. Pillen Speaks at National Rollout of USDA Farm Security Action Plan WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Governor Jim Pillen joined national and state leaders in Washington, D.C. for the national...

QHSLab (OTCQB:USAQ) and South Dakota State University Celebrate NSF Invitation to Submit STTR Application for AIR-GUIDDE Technology
NSF Recognition: A Testament to Innovation Driving Strategic Growth and Shareholder Value WEST PALM BEACH, FL, Dec. 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- QHSLab Inc. ("the Company") (OTCQB: USAQ), a leading provider of digital healthcare solutions and...

Attorney General Jackley Announces Rapid City Woman Sentenced to Prison
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024 Contact: Tony Mangan, Communications Director, 605-773-6878 PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announces that a Rapid City woman has been sentenced to 23 years in prison after...

FEMA Aid Tops $2.9 Million for Response Costs and Infrastructure Repairs Following 2024 South Dakota Flooding
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.– In just over three months since President Biden’s major disaster declaration for South Dakota, FEMA has approved more than $2.9 million in aid to South Dakota communities. FEMA’s Public Assistance Program (PA) is a grant program...

52 Attorneys General Join Amicus Brief in Support of Military Veterans
Lincoln— Attorney General Mike Hilgers joined 51 other attorneys general in filing an amicus brief before the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims in support of two military veterans and their families who were unlawfully denied their full...

Attorney General Bird Urges Court to Protect Education Benefits for Veterans and Military Families
DES MOINES—Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird today urged the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims to protect veterans’ benefits for military veterans and their children. Since World War II, the United States has promised to provide education...

Attorney General Jackley Praises Governor’s Signing Of Human Trafficking and Corrections Legislation
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, March 13, 2025 Contact: Tony Mangan, Communications Director, 605-773-6878 PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley praises the signing of his two bills fighting human trafficking and protecting...

Attorney General Jackley Applauds Signing Of Government Accountability Bills
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, March 12, 2025 Contact: Tony Mangan, Communications Director, 605-773-6878 PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley applauds the cooperation that has led to the signing of the four Government...

Attorney General Bird Leads Coalition Supporting Florida’s Immigration Enforcement Laws
DES MOINES-- Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird announced yesterday she is leading an 18-state coalition supporting Florida’s law to help enforce immigration law. Like Iowa, Florida adopted a law that mirrors federal law—if an illegal alien commits...

Video, Audio, Photos & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul Delivers Remarks at the Funeral Service of Dr. Hazel N. Dukes
Earlier today, Governor Hochul delivered remarks at the funeral service of Dr. Hazel N. Dukes, the longtime New York civil rights leader who died March 1 at the age of 92. As former president of the New York State NAACP, Dr. Dukes fought for...

South Dakota Surgical Hospital Agrees to Pay More Than $12.7M to Resolve Alleged False Claims Act Violations
Siouxland Surgery Center LLP, doing business as Dunes Surgical Hospital (Dunes), United Surgical Partners International Inc. (USPI) and USP Siouxland Inc. have agreed to pay approximately $12.76 million to resolve alleged False Claims Act...

CoBank Quarterly: Shrinking labor force poised to threaten US economic growth
DENVER, July 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Declining labor force participation, lower birth rates and a collapse in net migration are combining to squeeze the U.S. labor supply. The looming labor shortage could begin to weigh on businesses and...

Attorney General Jackley Statement on South Dakota’s Election System
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024 Contact: Tony Mangan, Communications Director, 605-773-6878 PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issues this statement regarding the safety and integrity of today’s election in...

Government Accountability, Human Trafficking and Corrections Priorities For Attorney General Jackley’s 2025 Legislative Session
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025 Contact: Tony Mangan, Communications Director, 605-773-6878 PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley will introduce seven bills in this year’s State Legislature that deal with...

Attorney General Jackley, DCI To Review Officer Involved Shooting in Rapid City
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, Nov. 1, 2024 Contact: Tony Mangan, Communications Director, 605-773-6878 PIERRE.S.D. – South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley confirms that the South Dakota Division of Criminal investigation (DCI), at the...

Attorney General Jackley Honors 45 Recruits Graduating Friday From Basic Law Enforcement Training Program
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, March 5, 2025 Contact: Tony Mangan, Communications Director, 605-773-6878 PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley honors the 45 recruits who graduate Friday, March 7, from the Basic Law...

75% of U.S. government websites experienced data breaches
New research from the Cybernews Business Digital Index reveals that 53.7% of U.S. government departments and agencies scored D or worse for their cybersecurity efforts, with 38.8% falling into the F category. Even 75% have been affected by data...

Opening of Sioux Falls’ Second Diverging Diamond Interchange Celebrated (Interstate I-229 and Benson Road)
For Immediate Release: Friday, Oct. 25, 2024 Contacts: Julie Stevenson, SDDOT Strategic Communications Coordinator, 605-773-2898 BryAnn Becker Knecht, HDR Strategic Communications Manager, 605-782-8172 SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – South Dakota Department...

House State Affairs Committee Approves Attorney General Jackley’s Government Accountability Legislation
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025 Contact: Tony Mangan, Communications Director, 605-773-6878 PIERRE, S.D. – All four Government Accountability bills, proposed by South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley, were approved Wednesday...