Government Accountability Bills Will Take Effect

Ranching and branding are close to South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden's heart

UNION CENTER, S.D. — Ranching is the backbone of South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden’s family history. Rhoden was born and raised on his family ranch near Union Center, where he still resides today — when he’s not in the governor’s mansion in Pierre. His family history runs deep on the land. Both sets of his grandparents were homesteaders in the area. “Growing up it was pretty much the stereotypical diversified family farm. We had everything from…

Government Accountability Bills Will Take Effect

PIERRE, S.D. – On July 1, two government accountability bills signed by Governor Larry Rhoden will take effect. SB 62 establishes mandatory reporting requirements related to improper governmental conduct and crime, and SB 63 establishes protections for state employees who…

Ranching and branding are close to South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden's heart

UNION CENTER, S.D. — Ranching is the backbone of South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden’s family history. Rhoden was born and raised on his family ranch near Union Center, where he still resides today — when he’s not in the governor’s mansion in Pierre. His family history runs deep on the land. Both sets of his grandparents were homesteaders in the area. “Growing up it was pretty much the stereotypical diversified family farm. We had everything from…