by Joe | 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...
by Joe | 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,...
by Joe | Aug 7, 2024 | Local History, Political/government
As we approach the November election, voters will start to focus on the ballot issues they are being asked to decide. There are seven this year, which is about normal. Two of the seven are constitutional amendments submitted to voters by the legislature. They must get...
by Joe | Jul 12, 2024 | Political/government
Minnehaha County Commissioners finally appear ready to address some fundamental operational shortcomings in the structure of our county government. They are considering putting a home rule charter on the ballot for voters to consider in November. The State’s Model for...
by Joe | Jun 17, 2024 | Political/government
Amendment H, our top-two open primaries initiative in South Dakota, is gaining momentum. The state recently approved it for voters to consider on the November ballot. Then the recent primary election left many people in the state disappointed. Increasingly, South...
by Joe | May 21, 2024 | Political/government
Property taxes are painfully high in South Dakota for some taxpayers, and they continue to rise. One contributing factor may be the excessive number of governments and unnecessary public employees in the state. Too Many Governments South Dakota has the second most...
