Study Before Acting on Tax Relief

by | Dec 30, 2024 | Political/government

South Dakota’s Tax Structure South Dakota uses a mix of several different taxes including sales tax and property tax to fund state and local government. The state is known for its low tax environment, particularly when it comes to income taxes, which it and eight...

Sioux Falls Has a Good Thing Going

by | Dec 2, 2024 | Local History, Political/government

Sioux Falls has enjoyed impressive growth over the past seven decades. But much of this growth didn’t just happen for the sake of growth. Instead, it was due in no small part to visionary leadership. I hope current and future community leaders appreciate the...

South Dakota’s Odd Duck Legislature

by | Nov 9, 2024 | Political/government

South Dakota’s legislature will soon convene to address issues impacting residents statewide. Unfortunately, this body isn’t representative of the state’s population and includes several unusual figures who likely wouldn’t survive a fully competitive election in which...

The RINOs vs. The Wackadoodles

by | Sep 19, 2024 | Political/government

Republican Dominance in South Dakota The South Dakota Republican Party (SDGOP) is arguably the most powerful special interest group in the state. With just over half of the state’s registered voters, Republicans dominate all statewide offices and nearly 90% of...

It’s Time for Our 30 Year Tune Up

by | Sep 6, 2024 | Local History, Political/government

Sioux Falls has seen significant growth and success in recent decades, due in part to the strong leadership of its mayors. The city’s mayor-council system has granted mayors substantial authority to manage city government and offer community leadership. However,...