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Native American children accounted for nearly 74% of the state's foster care system in June 2023, despite accounting for only 13% of the state’s overall child population

The bill would establish an annual council of stakeholders from across state government and the child welfare system to discuss matters of Indian child welfare.

The Department of Social Services told lawmakers Jan. 16 that it would not be asking the Legislature for funds related to addressing the disproportionate rate of Native American children placed

The response came after Rep. Linda Duba, D-Sioux Falls, questioned Secretary Matt Althoff about reporting raised by the Argus Leader and South Dakota Searchlight.

People will no longer get free entrance at South Dakota’s state parks or free fishing on Mother’s Day and Father’s Day.

Applications for the $200 million loan and grant fund for housing infrastructure could open in July.

After the U.S. Supreme Court upheld the Indian Child Welfare Act in a 7-2 vote released Thursday, Native American advocates in South Dakota applauded the decision and said the state

South Dakota’s tribes may lose out on a quarter of a $200 million pool of workforce housing infrastructure money before lawmakers can pass a bill giving them access to the

Applications for the $200 million loan and grant fund for housing infrastructure could open in July.

Applications for the $200 million loan and grant fund for housing infrastructure could open in July.