South Dakota

Incumbent: Dennis Daugaard (R)

Primary Election: June 8, 2010
General Election: November 2, 2010

STATUS: OPEN SEAT
RATING: Safe Republican Retention

RECENT ELECTION RESULTS:
2002 Result: Rounds wins 57%-42%.
2006 Result: Rounds wins 62%-36%.

Democrats:
Scott Heidepriem    Web Site facebook

Republicans:
Dennis Daugaard Web Site
Gordon Howie   Web Site
Dave Knudson Web Site twitter YouTube facebook
Ken Knuppe Web Site
Scott Munsterman Web Site twitter YouTube

Local Blogs/Media:
Badlands Blue (progressive)
Pure Pierre Politics
South Dakota Politics
South Dakota War College (conservative)

State Resources:
South Dakota SecState Elections

Gubernatorial Debate Video:

Scott Heidepriem and Dennis Daugaard debate at Dakotafest, August 18, 2010

PollWatch:
Rasmussen: Daugaard cruising over Heidepriem, 55-36% (10/20/10)
Rasmussen: Daugaard’s lead shrinks, but he’s still cruising, 57-33% (10/4/10)
Rasmussen: Daugaard maintains advantage, 57-28% (9/8/10)
Rasmussen: Daugaard’s huge lead gets larger, 59-27 (8/3/10)
Rasmussen: Daugaard maintains big lead, 52-35 (7/6/10)
Rasmussen: Daugaard opens general election campaign with big lead, 52-36 (6/10/10)
Rasmussen: Both Knudson & Daugaard have big leads on Heidepriem (5/26/10)
Rasmussen: Daugaard building huge Nov lead; Howie support slipping (4/21/10)
Rasmussen: Daugaard emerging as strongest candidate (3/25/10)
Rasmussen: Early poll shows no clear front-runner (2/23/10)

In the News:
SEPTEMBER 2013
A push for vote on minimum wage (SDPB, 9/3/13)
VIDEO: Striving for a living: Union Labor Day picnic launches initiated ballot measure (Argus Leader, 9/2/13)
VIDEO: Democrats begin minimum wage push (KELOLand, 9/2/13)
Groups look to raise the minimum wage (KDLT, 9/2/13)
AUGUST 2013
Former SD governor’s residence to be auctioned Thursday in Rapid City (Argus Leader, 8/20/13)
Task Force: Expansion of Medicaid program would improve health care, but could strain medical providers (AP, 8/20/13)
Former USD law professor to run for governor (Sioux Falls Business Journal, 8/17/13)
Regents seek freeze in tuition, fees in ’15 (Argus Leader, 8/16/13)
Weather forces Gov. Daugaard to reschedule charity skydive (Argus Leader, 8/15/13)
Daugaard open to changes in sex trafficking laws (Argus Leader, 8/14/13)
Federal judge dismisses SD early voting lawsuit (Rapid City Journal, 8/6/13)
SD panel approves rules for armed school sentinels (AP, 8/2/13)
JULY 2013
Blogmore: What changes faster, the climate or Republicans? (Rapid City Journal, 7/25/13)
Flip side of SD’s business-friendly climate: Low wages (Argus Leader, 7/21/13)
Gov. Dennis Daugaard intends to continue cautious budgeting that leads to state surpluses (AP, 7/20/13)
South Dakota basks in rising surplus (Argus Leader, 7/20/13)
Daugaard supports tribes’ foster care efforts (AP, 7/19/13)
Daugaard jokes about Iowa Gov. Branstad’s speeding (AP, 7/19/13)
Study ranks SD among top pro-business states (Sioux Falls Business Journal, 7/18/13)
Gov. Daugaard voices support of tribal foster care proposal (Argus Leader, 7/18/13)
Daugaard creates Disability Task Force (Yankton Daily Press & Dakotan, 7/15/13)
Gov. Dennis Daugaard building the MMA fight panel he opposed (Argus Leader, 7/13/13)
South Dakota earns top business ranking (Capital Journal, 7/10/13)
And the top state for business is … South Dakota (NBC News, 7/9/13)
CNBC names South Dakota top state for business (Prairie Business, 7/9/13)
VIDEO: South Dakota Democratic Party leader leaves post (Argus Leader, 7/3/13)
Legislative proposal could increase state clout over insurers (Rapid City Journal, 7/2/13)
Daugaard: Plenty of clean air in South Dakota (Rapid City Journal, 7/1/13)
Locked and loaded: South Dakota teachers now able to carry guns (Digital Journal, 7/1/13)
SD school sentinel law begins Monday (KELO, 7/1/13)
South Dakota Medicaid expansion leaves many questions unanswered (KELO, 7/1/13)
JUNE 2013
Schools slow to use law allowing armed teachers (AP, 6/29/13)
Governor says exports key to agricultural growth (AP, 6/27/13)
Rural doctor shortage might pose challenge to Medicaid expansion (Argus Leader, 6/26/13)
EDITORIAL: Panel studies school aid formula (Rapid City Journal, 6/26/13)
Hospitals balk at paying for Medicaid expansion (Argus Leader, 6/26/13)
Daugaard approves bonds for home loans (The Daily Republica, 6/25/13)
Medicaid expansion talks held in Sioux Falls (KELO, 6/25/13)
AUDIO: South Dakota can compete with the best of states – Gov. Dennis Daugaard (WHTC, 6/25/13)
Dakotas are wooing Minnesota workers, companies (Star Tribune, 6/20/13)
Gov. Daugaard cancels special legislative session (Argus Leader, 6/12/13)
State revenue beats budget expectations by $10M (Argus Leader, 6/6/13)
Daugaard calls for review on Division of Insurance procedures (Argus Leader, 6/4/13)
MAY 2013
So why does Mike need Dick against Rick? (Rapid City Journal, 5/28/13)
VIDEO: Legislature prepares for special session on veterans home (KELOLand, 5/24/13)
Blogmore: How about ICWA, burritos and a capital city round table? (Rapid City Journal, 5/23/13)
SD governor calling special legislative session for Hot Springs Veterans Home (AP, 5/23/13)
Democratic forum to discuss controversial legislator group ALEC Friday (Argus Leader, 5/23/13)
VIDEO: Daschle calls Politico story ‘hyperbolic’ (KELOLand, 5/22/13)
Daugaard part of national health task force (AP, 5/22/13)
Gov Daugaard to call for special session of legislature (KELOLand, 5/22/13)
Rounds campaign hires Wadham as general consultant (KELOLand, 5/22/13)
Next up for SD politics — Pat O’Brien? (Political Smokeout, 5/21/13)
Public Lands commissioner won’t run in 2014 (Argus Leader, 5/21/13)
Two Democrats feuding over candidates in SD Senate race (KELOLand, 5/21/13)
Harry Reid, Tom Daschle feud over SD Senate seat (Politico, 5/20/13)
COMMENTARY: Daugaard – SD blessed with infinite variety of state parks (Rapid City Journal, 5/18/13)
VIDEO: Watch Daugaard’s sales pitch at Mall of America (Sioux Falls Business Journal, 5/17/13)
COMMENTARY: Online show busy talking SD politics (Argus Leader, 5/14/13)
How same-sex marriage in MN affects laws in SD (KELOLand, 5/14/13)
Legislative appointment power rankles Democratic leader (Argus Leader, 5/5/13)
Chamber to host Daugaard, school board candidates (Argus Leader, 5/2/13)
Gov. Dennis Daugaard heads to Minnesota, ups effort to lure job seekers (MinnPost, 5/2/13)
APRIL 2013
Herseth Sandlin has eyes on Senate (Argus Leader, 4/23/13)
Daugaard names Lentsch to head state ag dept (Prairie Business, 4/5/13)
SD business, ag leaders head to China (Prairie Business, 4/5/13)
AUDIO: SD Democratic Party has concerns about Ag Secretary (WNAX, 4/4/13)
Daugaard, agriculture & business leaders to leave for China trade mission (KSFY, 4/4/13)
SD lawmakers consider livestock inspection fees (AP, 4/2/13)
AUDIO: South Dakota leading China trade mission (WNAX, 4/2/13)
Legislation will help place lawyers in rural areas (Rapid City Journal, 4/1/13)
MARCH 2013
SD environmental projects get $39 million (AP, 3/30/13)
Former Lt. Gov. Steve Kirby considering run for US Senate (The Hill, 3/28/13)
Tribes to consult on new South Dakota state park (Argus Leader, 3/27/13)
New state park created in South Dakota (Rapid City Journal, 3/25/13)
SD lawmakers uphold fertilizer veto on last day (AP, 3/25/13)
Gov.Daugaard approves $900K for DSU technology programs (Argus Leader, 3/22/13)
EDITORIAL: Medicaid committee an evasion (Rapid City Journal, 3/21/13)
Gov. Dennis Daugaard signs scholarships bill to recruit teachers (KSOO, 3/21/13)
SD gov OKs bill boosting lawmaker expense payments (AP, 3/21/13)
Politically speaking: Poll shows Rounds, Noem would be formidable in Senate race (Sioux City Journal, 3/21/13)
EDITORIAL: Arming teachers: A misguided step (Sioux City Journal, 3/20/13)
Plan to pay for fertilizer research vetoed by Daugaard (Argus Leader, 3/20/13)
Gov. Daugaard approves state budget; blocks 1 part (KTIV, 3/20/13)
Daugaard signs development incentive program (AP, 3/20/13)
2013 SD Legislature marked by bipartisanship (Capital Journal, 3/18/13)
Some of Legislature’s biggest changes got smallest headlines (Rapid City Journal, 3/17/13)
Despite opposition to proposal, Gov. Daugaard will sign bill regulating fighting sports (Argus Leader, 3/15/13)
Gov. Daugaard: SD can take pride in successful legislative session (Capital Journal, 3/13/13)
Legislature’s rules panel strengthens its processes for overseeing regulations (Rapid City Journal, 3/13/13)
SD governor signs 3 bills on open government (AP, 3/12/13)
VIDEO: South Dakota extends 72-hour abortion waiting period to up to 6 days (Democracy Now!, 3/12/13)
AUDIO: New business incentive plan passes SD Legislature (Public News Service, 3/11/13)
South Dakota extends 72-hour abortion waiting period to exclude weekends and holidays (Think Progress, 3/11/13)
Legislature: Budget follows Daugaard script (Argus Leader, 3/9/13)
South Dakota backing teachers with guns (Daily Political, 3/9/13)
Post-Sandy Hook, South Dakota and Georgia move to protect schools with guns (Christian Science Monitor, 3/9/13)
Shocked by Sandy Hook, South Dakota allows teachers to arm themselves (Christian Science Monitor, 3/8/13)
SD lawmakers wrangle about priorities in budget (KELOLand, 3/8/13)
SD panel OKs budget after dispute (AP, 3/8/13)
Daugaard signs ‘school sentinels’ bill (Argus Leader, 3/8/13)
SD governor signs extended abortion wait period law (Reuters, 3/8/13)
Daugaard to set up study of Medicaid expansion (AP, 3/8/13)
Daugaard signs bill allowing armed personnel in schools (Rapid City Journal, 3/8/13)
Medicaid expansion in South Dakota defeated (Argus Leader, 3/8/13)
Governor approves longer abortion wait in some cases (AP, 3/8/13)
South Dakota becomes first state to allow guns in classrooms (New York Times, 3/8/13)
State budget nears vote today (Argus Leader, 3/7/13)
Economic development incentives approved by South Dakota lawmakers (Argus Leader, 3/7/13)
SD governor signs bill letting schools arm teachers with guns (AP, 3/6/13)
Legislature: Health insurance bill defeated (Argus Leader, 3/6/13)
SD House endorses economic incentives (Argus Leader, 3/6/13)
Legislative roundup: Medicaid, schools, reserves key in budget debate (Argus Leader, 3/6/13)
House passes bill to arm school personnel (Rapid City Journal, 3/5/13)
FEBRUARY 2013
Governor announces businesses selected for China trade mission (Argus Leader, 2/26/13)
State GOP elects its new leadership team (Rapid City Journal, 2/9/13)
SD Gov. wants flexibility in Medicaid expansion (KELOLand, 2/8/13)
Daugaard: Revenue steady, not increasing (Argus Leader, 2/7/13)
Daugaard signs judicial reform bill (KELOLand, 2/6/13)
VIDEO: Daugaard: Reform doesn’t mean we’re soft on crime (KSFY, 2/6/13)
Pew applauds SD leaders for comprehensive criminal justice reform (Digital Journal, 2/6/13)
Bill forbidding Medicaid expansion fails (Argus Leader, 2/4/13)
Daugaard: Projects strengthen our outdoor heritage (Rapid City Journal, 2/3/13)
Tourism tax first bill signed into law in 2013 (Capital Journal, 2/1/13)
VIDEO: Daugaard pleased criminal justice reform passes (KELOLand, 2/1/13)
Daugaard talks about criminal justice reform (KELOLand, 2/1/13)
JANUARY 2013
Armed ‘sentinels’ in schools passes House after tense debate (Argus Leader, 1/29/13)
South Dakota’s tourism tax becomes permanent (the Daily Caller, 1/29/13)
VIDEO: Daugaard, ‘angry’ legislators clash over fight commission (Argus Leader, 1/25/13)
SD faces gap of uninsured (Argus Leader, 1/20/13)
SD police chiefs advise governor on school safety (AP, 1/16/13)
South Dakota budget-writing committee has new leadership (AP, 1/14/13)
Daugaard: South Dakota business outlook positive (Rapid City Journal, 1/14/13)
What to know in SD legislative session’s second week (AP, 1/13/13)
GOP leader Lust takes calm demeanor into emotional leadership issues in state House (Rapid City Journal, 1/13/13)
Economic development top priority, lawmakers say (Rapid City Journal, 1/12/13)
SD, NM governors take opposing tacks on Medicaid expansion (Kaiser Health News, 1/11/13)
SD lawmakers eyeing business recruitment plans (AP, 1/11/13)
Slow start for new bills (Rapid City Journal, 1/11/13)
On governor’s behalf, GFP asks legislators for one-time aid to assist major attractions (Rapid City Journal, 1/11/13)
SD governor against quick Medicaid expansion (AP, 1/10/13)
Education secretary touts ‘deliver-ology’ (Rapid City Journal, 1/10/13)
Gov. Dennis Daugaard and others file criminal justice reform legislation in SD Senate (KXLG, 1/9/13)
South Dakota could face workforce deficit during next decade (The Collegian, 1/9/13)
SD chief justice urges expansion of drug courts (AP, 1/9/13)
Supreme Court justice to make case for prison reform today (Rapid City Journal, 1/9/13)
West River legislators react to Daugaard’s state of state message (Rapid City Journal, 1/9/13)
SD lawmakers support Gov. Dennis Daugaard’s proposed criminal reform plan (AP, 1/8/13)
10 things to watch for in 2013 legislative session (Rapid City Journal, 1/8/13)
On eve of legislative session, early lines get drawn (Black Hills Pioneer, 1/8/13)
Daugaard talks budget, prisons in annual speech (KELOLand, 1/8/13)
Governor, chief justice form a team to call for ‘smart on crime’ reforms (Capital Journal, 1/8/13)
Experts weigh in on criminal justice package at center of Daugaard’s State of State Address (Argus Leader, 1/8/13)
Gov. Daugaard urges SD Legislature to reform criminal justice system to cut prison costs (AP, 1/8/13)
State of the State Address (KNBN-TV, 1/8/13)
Daugaard to focus on prisons in address (Argus Leader, 1/6/13)
SD lawmakers ready for new debate on school money (AP, 1/6/13)
SD Democrats criticized Gov. Daugaard’s decision to appoint Round ally to economic development board (AP, 1/3/13)
Former gov’s chief of staff appointed to board of economic development (KSFY, 1/3/13)
SD governor leading another trade mission to China (AP, 1/2/13)
NOVEMBER 2012
Politically speaking: Big 2014 battle in South Dakota as Rounds is in, Johnson seems likely (Sioux City Journal, 11/29/12)
South Dakota panel urges reform of criminal justice system (AP, 11/29/12)
South Dakota Dems say Rounds a nice man but wrong for Senate (Rapid City Journal, 11/29/12)
Rounds to announce Senate plans Thursday (Sioux City Journal, 11/28/12)
Lawmakers say one-time money an issue in South Dakota budget (AP, 11/26/12)
Dauaard working to finalize budget proposal (AP, 11/25/12)
EDITORIAL: Gov. Daugaard, include voter input in new education reform bill (Aberdeen News, 11/18/12)
SD to pay $20 million more for Medicaid (Argus Leader, 11/17/12)
South Dakota opts not to run health care exchange (Argus Leader, 11/16/12)
EDITORIAL: Include voter voice in new education reform bill (Argus Leader, 11/13/12)
Oil and gas committee to propose new legislation (Rapid City Journal, 11/13/12)
Governor still undecided on Medicaid expansion (Rapid City Journal, 11/13/12)
SD health care providers urge Medicaid expansion (AP, 11/13/12)
SD legislators draft potential energy protections (Rapid City Journal, 11/12/12)
Voters stick with GOP despite 10% cuts (Black Hills Pioneer, 11/12/12)
Election: Education reform law turned back (Argus Leader, 11/7/12)
Ballot issues explained (AP, 11/5/12)
OCTOBER 2012
Yes-No vote sought on education bill (Aberdeen News, 10/29/12)
OPINION: Vote yes on Referred Law 14 (Argus Leader, 10/29/12)
Rural areas to feel strain as SD population grays (Rapid City Journal, 10/29/12)
IM 15 puts decision with voters on tax for schools, Medicaid (The Daily Republic, 10/29/12)
District 14 House candidates offer plans for ed funding (Sioux Falls Business Journal, 10/28/12)
Opinion: Law 16 and Initiated Measure 15 will help SD education (Aberdeen News, 10/28/12)
Editorial: Measure 15 is a tax increase (Rapid City Journal, 10/28/12)
Voters get to decide whether large projects get state grants (The Daily Republic, 10/27/12)
Hundreds in South Dakota for Governor’s Hunt (KELOLand, 10/27/12)
SD bids farewell to former Sen. McGovern (AP, 10/26/12)
SD ballot issues seen as referendum on governor (AP, 10/24/12)
Referred Law 16: Investing in a few teachers (Black Hills Pioneer, 10/24/12)
Daugaard part of discussion on employing disabled (KELOLand, 10/24/12)
SD meeting looks at drug and alcohol courts (AP, 10/22/12)
Gov. Daugaard extends over-width hay hauling order in South Dakota (KSFY, 10/19/12)
SD Municipal League denies misuse of public funds over ballot measure (KELO, 10/13/12)
Judge orders reprinting of SD voter pamphlets (KELO, 10/12/12)
Education officials talk Referred Law 16 (KELO, 10/11/12)
Governor Daugaard won’t stop upcoming executions (Argus Leader, 10/11/12)
SD panel rejects plan to record closed meetings (AP, 10/10/12)
Explanation and reaction: Referred Law 16 (KELO, 10/8/12)
More South Dakotans registering as independents (KELO, 10/8/12)
Comments to help shape SD wildlife agency review (AP, 10/4/12)
Initiated Measure 15 opponents speak out (KELO, 10/3/12)
South Dakota officials clash over voter pamphlet (KELO, 10/2/12)
SEPTEMBER 2012
Daugaard: Robo calls use ‘misleading half-truths’ (KELO, 9/19/12)
SD business groups join to support referred bill on tax refunds (KELO, 9/19/12)
Robo calls against Republicans under investigation (KELO, 9/19/12)
Governor urges troops to register to vote (KELOLand, 9/17/12)
SD AG explanation of Initiated Measure 15 (Rapid City Journal, 9/15/12)
One-cent sales tax would go to K-12, Medicaid (Rapid City Journal, 9/15/12)
Former SD governor launches 2014 Senate exploratory committee (Washington Post, 9/14/12)
SD panel narrows focus on open government ideas (AP, 9/14/12)
Rounds discusses possible US Senate bid (KELOLand, 9/14/12)
Supporters expect Rounds to run for Senate (Sioux City Journal, 9/13/12)
Rounds says he has not ruled out Senate run (Sioux City Journal, 9/13/12)
Daugaard: Interpreting the ACT (Ainsworth News, 9/12/12)
SD Legislative panel approves school rules (AP, 9/12/12)
SD ballot issues energize campaigns (Argus Leader, 9/9/12)
Editorial: Too much water vs. too little water (Rapid City Journal, 9/8/12)
SD official seeks to increase voter registration (KELOLand, 9/6/12)
South Dakota stresses job skills tests (Argus Leader, 9/4/12)
Considering a costly state criminal justice system (Rapid City Journal, 9/2/12)
FORUM: Task force to make justice system smarter(Rapid City Journal, 9/1/12)
AUGUST 2012
Dakotas lawmakers tour ND oil patch (AP, 8/30/12)
Paying for Missouri River water is unfair, Daugaard tells corps (Argus Leader, 8/28/12)
South Dakota criticizes proposed charge for Missouri River water (AP, 8/27/12)
Daugaard may change travel plans to GOP convention (KCAU-TV, 8/26/12)
SD backs tweak in Voting Rights Act (Argus Leader, 8/25/12)
Governor, AG urge open government (AP, 8/23/12)
Salter to serve as circuit court judge (Argus Leader, 8/22/12)
Vulnerability to estate tax looms for most SD farms (Argus Leader, 8/22/12)
Keeping Ellsworth open (KOTA, 8/13/12)
SD Republicans pleased with Romney’s VP choice (Rapid City Journal, 8/12/12)
Voter registration down in SD, but independents up (Rapid City Journal, 8/11/12)
Voter registration down from four years ago (Rapid City Journal, 8/11/12)
Five questions: Regents must do more with less (Argus Leader, 8/9/12)
State puts fresh focus on open government (Argus Leader, 8/5/12)
11 counties get drought declaration (Rapid City Journal, 8/4/12)
Commentary: State shirks responsibilities with surplus (Rapid City Journal, 8/4/12)
Westbrock appointed to workforce development council (Madison Daily Leader, 8/3/12)
JULY 2012
NRCS offers drought assistance for farmers/ranchers (Rapid City Journal, 7/31/12)
Daugaard meets Japanese ambassador (Political Smokeout, 7/30/12)
SD surplus recasts focus on 2011 cuts (Argus Leader, 7/29/12)
Prison rates create a cost too steep (Rapid City Journal, 7/28/12)
The governor’s golf classic: Where deals get done (Yankton Press & Dakotan, 7/27/12)
SD’s governor talks economy and drought in Dakota Dunes (KTIV, 7/26/12)
Daugaard hints at new businesses in SD (KELOLand, 7/26/12)
Gov. attracting businesses with game of golf (KDLT, 7/26/12)

Abortion foes hail ruling (Argus Leader, 7/25/12)
Appeals court upholds SD abortion suicide advisory (AP, 7/25/12)
Planned Parenthood ‘disappointed’ by ruling (AP, 7/24/12)
Daugaard cold oversee three SD executions (KELOLand, 7/23/12)
State: Threat of fuel scarcity is real (Argus Leader, 7/22/12)
Daugaard: State protecting your tax dollars (Rapid City Journal, 7/21/12)
Commentary: $50 million surplus ignites legislative fight (Argus Leader, 7/21/12)
Daugaard hopes task force eases drought burn (KELOLand, 7/18/12)
Daugaard: ‘Doing nothing is not a good option’ for South Dakota prison reform (KTIV, 7/18/12)
Daugaard & SD leaders work to improve prisons (KELOLand, 7/18/12)
Rising cost of incarceration alarms South Dakota officials (Argus Leader, 7/18/12)
South Dakota Gov. Dennis Daugaard activates state drought task force (KCAU-TV, 7/17/12)
State leaders to focus on crowded prisons (KELOLand, 7/17/12)
Hunhoff questions amount of South Dakota reserve funds (KSFY, 7/16/12)
Democrats criticize budget surplus (KELOLand, 7/16/12)
Daugaard’s inner circle (Argus Leader, 7/15/12)
Agencies asked to boot old rules (Argus Leader, 7/13/12)
Gov. Daugaard addresses long wait for driver licenses in Sioux Falls (KSFY, 7/11/12)
Opinion: Daugaard’s suggestion to review GFP a good idea (Aberdeen News, 7/11/12)
Governor addresses Sioux Falls’ driver exam wait times (AP, 7/11/12)
SD legislative panel approves rural health plan (Sioux City Journal, 7/11/12)
SD legislative panel OKs boost in livestock fee (AP, 7/10/12)
Public health clinics to expand in South Dakota (Rapid City Journal, 7/9/12)
Daugaard seeks independent review of Game Fish & Parks (KSFY, 7/7/12)
Governor’s chief of staff to visit GF&P panel (Daily Republic, 7/6/12)
South Dakota’s budget picture gets rosier (Argus Leader, 7/5/12)
Wait and see on health law (Argus Leader, 7/5/12)
JUNE 2012
SD colleges show weaknesses (AP, 6/30/12)
In SD, top officials lament, hospitals praise SCOTUS ruling (Argus Leader, 6/29/12)
Commentary: State choice might be good for South Dakota (Argus Leader, 6/29/12)
SD governor dismayed by health care ruling (CBS MoneyWatch, 6/29/12)
SD delegation reaction split along party lines (KELOLand, 6/28/12)
Daugaard: SD will wait for election to implement law (KELOLand, 6/28/12)
SD Attorney General: Healthcare decision threatens states (KSFY, 6/28/12)
SD gov will delay health changes until election (Rapid City Journal, 6/28/12)
Gov. Daugaard dismayed by health care ruling (KSFY, 6/28/12)
S. Dakota lawmakers weigh in on health care ruling (KSFY, 6/28/12)
SD spent $8,252 to challenge health law (Argus Leader, 6/27/12)
SD’s delayed work on health care won’t change (KSFY, 6/27/12)
Opinion: Voters should decide fate of teacher-pay bill (Aberdeen News, 6/24/12)
Tenets of GOP platform challenge governor (Argus Leader, 6/23/12)
Commentary: South Dakota’s Democrats in flux (Argus Leader, 6/23/12)
Governor waives limit on fuel tanker operation hours (Argus Leader, 6/22/12)
Ag development topic of governor’s summit (Argus Leader, 6/22/12)
Teacher bonus pay steps toward ballot (Argus Leader, 6/19/12)
Teacher-bonus bill goes to vote (AP, 6/19/12)
Petition drive turns in signatures; sets the stage for a November vote (Public News Service, 6/19/12)
Divided opinions on teacher bonus bill (KELOLand, 6/18/12)
SD teachers union seeks public vote on bonus bill (AP, 6/18/12)
Teachers: Number of signatures indicates support for vote on education reform (Argus Leader, 6/18/12)
Four parts of House Bill 1234 (KELOLand, 6/18/12)
State budget shows rosier fiscal forecast (Argus Leader, 6/14/12)
Governor reaches out to tea party (Argus Leader, 6/14/12)
Dennis Daugaard – A mid-term snapshot (News in Faith, 6/11/12)
Tribe still pursuing Sioux Falls casino resort (Daily Republic, 6/11/12)
Statues honor former governors (Rapid City Journal, 6/11/12)
Daugaard endorsements sign of split in state Republican Party (Rapid City Journal, 6/11/12)
Commentary: Showing primary election support backfires (Argus Leader, 6/9/12)
Election 2012: SD legislative races decided (Aberdeen News, 6/7/12)
Rampelberg rides governor endorsement to victory, Jensen wins without it (Rapid City Journal, 6/6/12)
Daugaard hubris leads to counterproductive senate endorsements (Madville Times, 6/6/12)
Republicans score big in South Dakota battles (Aberdeen News, 6/6/12)
Voters shake-up the South Dakota Legislature (KSFY, 6/6/12)
Legislature: State races reflect clout of tea party (Argus Leader, 6/6/12)
Opinion: First steps to open government (Aberdeen News, 6/6/12)
Three candidates endorsed by Daugaard lose Senate bids (KELOland, 6/5/12)
SD House speaker loses bid to move to state senate (KELOLand, 6/5/12)
Daugaard-backed candidates face South Dakota primary foes (Rapid City Journal, 6/5/12)
Early voting turnout lags last year for election season (Rapid City Journal, 6/2/12)
MAY 2012
Daugaard criticized for primary endorsements (Rapid City Journal, 5/29/12)
Jensen slams governor for taking sides in District 33 race (Rapid City Journal, 5/25/12)
Daugaard picks favorites in handful of GOP primaries (Rapid City Journal, 5/22/12)
Interest in South Dakota oil and gas leases continues (Rapid City Journal, 5/6/12)
Editorial: State must be ready for oil boom (Rapid City Journal, 5/6/12)
‘Drill, baby, drill’ is coming to Indian Country (Huffington Post, 5/6/12)
Top SD Republican Party officials embrace Romney (Rapid City Journal, 5/4/12)
Democratic leader blasts gov’s remarks on Democrats (Yankton Press & Dakotan, 5/4/12)
State geologist sees untapped potential for South Dakota oil (Rapid City Journal, 5/4/12)
Oil conference examines South Dakota benefits (Rapid City Journal, 5/3/12)
ND officials help SD leaders prepare for oil boom (Rapid City Journal, 5/3/12)
Judge throws out tribes’ lawsuit on Sioux nickname (Rapid City Journal, 5/2/12)
GOP keeping grip on SD voter registration advantage (ArgusPoliBlog, 5/2/12)
Commentary: Education summit needed (Rapid City Journal, 5/1/12)
Gov. Daugaard: Top students make South Dakota proud (Argus Leader, 5/1/12)
APRIL 2012
Farm bill delay puts rural economic momentum at risk (Argus Leader, 4/30/12)
Daugaard urges local Republicans to show party loyalty in November (Yankton Press & Dakotan, 4/30/12)
Video: Chinese delegates hope to make USD trips a tradition (KTIV, 4/28/12)
SD effort seeks to get jobless back to work sooner (AP, 4/27/12)
USD hosting Chinese business leaders (Argus Leader, 4/24/12)
SD governor on tour of Afghanistan to meet troops (KTIV, 4/18/12)
Lt. Gov. Michels moves to part-time role (KTIV, 4/17/12)
SD Gaming Commission gets new member (The Daily Republic, 4/16/12)
Daugaard praises pheasant hunting and its boost to SD economy (The Daily Republic, 4/15/12)
Evolution of Governor’s Hunt detailed at historical society meeting (Aberdeen News, 4/15/12)
Judge OKs reduced increases for South Dakota pensioners (Rapid City Journal, 4/12/12)
South Dakota Democrats ask judge to put 2 candidates on ballot (Rapid City Journal, 4/11/12)
Gov. Daugaard says state studying prison population (KSFY, 4/10/12)
Teachers urged to quit South Dakota reform law referral (Rapid City Journal, 4/6/12)
Teachers get no help on reform law referral (Argus Leader, 4/5/12)
Editorial: State right to join health care lawsuit (Rapid City Journal, 4/4/12)
Commentary: A reform plan for education (Rapid City Journal, 4/4/12)
Opinion: Time for real education reform (Rapid City Journal, 4/3/12)
Editorial: State late to China trade party (Rapid City Journal, 4/1/12)
MARCH 2012
South Dakota legislative races focus on education, economy (Rapid City Journal, 3/30/12)
State Chamber plans to oppose Daugaard’s economic development law referral (Yankton Daily Press & Dakotan, 3/29/12)
Daugaard calls home to report trade opportunity (Rapid City Journal, 3/29/12)
SD governor says China trade mission productive (AP, 3/28/12)
Editorial: Education could be election issue (Rapid City Journal, 3/25/12)
State lawmaker seeks public vote on planning panel (Rapid City Journal, 3/25/12)
State delegation leaves today for China trade trip (Rapid City Journal, 3/22/12)
Editorial: Daugaard’s vetoes come through (Rapid City Journal, 3/22/12)
Attempts to overturn governor’s vetoes fall short (The Collegian, 3/21/12)
Daugaard on legislative accomplishments (KELOLand, 3/21/12)
Governor vetoes bill that would have given tax breaks to some wind energy projects (North American Wind Power, 3/20/12)
Three vetoes survive (Argus Leader, 3/20/12)
Veto of concealed weapons bill stands (Rapid City Journal, 3/20/12)
GOP SD governor vetoes bill allowing concealed carry of firearms without a permit (Think Progress, 3/19/12)
House fails to override gun bill veto (Rapid City Journal, 3/19/12)
Audio: Lawmakers discuss concealed weapons, billboard bills (Rapid City Journal, 3/19/12)
Rapid City’s billboard ban stands; House unable to override governor’s veto (Rapid City Journal, 3/19/12)
SD House fails to override tax refund veto (AP, 3/19/12)
Legislature fails to override Daugaard’s veto of energy tax rebates bill (Rapid City Journal, 3/19/12)
New SD law opens all public employee contracts (Sioux City Journal, 3/18/12)
Editorial: Sustain’s governor’s veto of SB157 (Rapid City Journal, 3/18/12)
Daugaard rejects gun bill (Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 3/17/12)
Veto of energy bill disappoints industry groups (Rapid City Journal, 3/17/12)
Governor vetoes billboard bill (Rapid City Journal, 3/17/12)
Governor nixes concealed weapons permit bill (Rapid City Journal, 3/17/12)
Editorial: Politicians assault education (Aberdeen News, 3/16/12)
Concealed weapons bill vetoed by SD governor (Christian Science Monitor, 3/16/12)
Daugaard vetoes tax refunds for energy projects (Rapid City Journal, 3/16/12)
Gov. Dennis Daugaard signs $4 billion SD budget (Businessweek, 3/16/12)
Daugaard issues new vetoes (Aberdeen News, 3/14/12)
SD Governor signs new teacher evaluation law (Education Week, 3/14/12)
Daugaard signs education reform bill (Rapid City Journal, 3/13/12)
Editorial: A better plan for education (Aberdeen News, 3/13/12)
Video: Daugaard signs teacher bonus bill, union opposes changes (KTIV, 3/13/12)
Daugaard taking time on billboard bill decision (Rapid City Journal, 3/8/12)
Teachers want public vote on governor’s education plan (Rapid City Journal, 3/8/12)

SD Education Association vows statewide vote on reform bill (Aberdeen News, 3/7/12)
Governor signs education measures, abortion law modification (Rapid City Journal, 3/6/12)
Governor signs abortion-law modifications (Rapid City Journal, 3/5/12)
Education dominates 2012 Legislative session (Rapid City Journal, 3/4/12)
Teach for America program gets state funding (Rapid City Journal, 3/3/12)
South Dakota Legislature approves $4 billion state budget (Sioux City Journal, 3/3/12)
SD lawmakers break impasse on state budget (Rapid City Journal, 3/2/12)
South Dakota wind energy could benefit from tax refund scheme (Huffington Post, 3/2/12)
SD Legislature approves tax breaks for wind farms (CBS Moneywatch, 3/2/12)
Daugaard weighs concealed carry bill (Rapid City Journal, 3/2/12)
Lawmakers kill attempts to give one-time money to schools, medical providers (Rapid City Journal, 3/2/12)
Gov. Dennis Daugaard heads to China this month (Rapid City Journal, 3/2/12)
Legislature creates tax refund program for large energy projects (Rapid City Journal, 3/1/12)
Gov. Daugaard signs Deadwood gaming bill (Rapid City Journal, 3/1/12)
Lawmakers override Daugaard veto (Rapid City Journal, 3/1/12)
SD governor vetoes tax break for livestock bedding (Rapid City Journal, 3/1/12)
Law enforcement wary of concealed carry bill before governor (Rapid City Journal, 3/1/12)
Teaching package wins approval by a single vote (Black Hills Pioneer, 3/1/12)
SD lawmakers approve bonus pay, extra school money (Rapid City Journal, 3/1/12)
S. Dakota bill on anti-bullying awaits House vote (AP, 3/1/12)
SD lawmakers preparing to pass next state budget (CBS Moneywatch, 3/1/12)
FEBRUARY 2012
SD lawmakers pass version of Gov. Dennis Daugaard’s teacher bonus, scholarship plan (AP, 2/29/12)
Education reform bill passes House, heads to Daugaard (Rapid City Journal, 2/29/12)
Senate approves extra money for South Dakota schools (Rapid City Journal, 2/29/12)
Lawmakers preparing to pass next state budget (KELO, 2/29/12)
Lawmakers leave fall referendum on ballot (Rapid City Journal, 2/28/12)
SD voters will decide on balanced budget amendment (CBS Moneywatch, 2/28/12)
Daugaard: WINS will improve health care (Rapid City Journal, 2/28/12)
Teacher tenure at heart of HB1234 (Rapid City Journal, 2/20/12)
SD Gov. Daugaard signs ag property bill into law (Bloomberg Businessweek, 2/15/12)
Proposal to create Legislature planning committee passes House (Rapid City Journal, 2/14/12)
Editorial: Give bonus to all math, science teachers (Rapid City Journal, 2/14/12)
House lawmakers ban abortion from subsidized health care plans (Rapid City Journal, 2/14/12)
State House passes governor’s education (Rapid City Journal, 2/13/12)
Daugaard school plans pass (Governors Journal, 2/13/12)
JANUARY 2012
Contract award irks SD firms (Argus Leader, 1/23/12)
SD lawmakers try again to update business law (Argus Leader, 1/23/12)
Gov. Dennis Daugaard’s education reform bill released today (Argus Leader, 1/23/12)
Teacher pay low, by any measure (Argus Leader, 1/22/12)
Year-round lawmakers? (KELO, 1/21/12)
Handgun bill, Daugaard reforms hot topics at crackerbarrel (Rapid City Journal, 1/21/12)
Governor says SD agency helped create 3,000 jobs (CBS News, 1/20/12)
Daugaard: Assess teachers by progress of students during school year (Argus Leader, 1/20/12)
Democrats slam governor’s school plan (Argus Leader, 1/20/12)
Video: Gov. Dennis Daugaard interview with editorial board (Argus Leader, 1/20/12)
Commentary: Regarding Daugaard’s plan for education (Black Hills Pioneer, 1/19/12)
Educators, legislators discuss governor’s reform proposals (Aberdeen News, 1/18/12)
Opinion: Daugaard to teachers: Go and earn your raises (The Daily Republic, 1/18/12)
Commentary: Education plan can’t please everyone (Rapid City Journal, 1/18/12)
Editorial: Why rush recruitment contract? (Argus Leader, 1/17/12)
On trip to Mitchell, Daugaard touts his proposal for teachers, students (The Daily Republic, 1/17/12)
Editorial: A bad plan for education (Aberdeen News, 1/17/12)
Daugaard: Early feedback on merit pay for teachers 50-50 (Argus Leader, 1/17/12)
Commentary: About time for education reform (Rapid City Journal, 1/17/12)
Lawmaker wants welfare recipients drug tested (Rapid City Journal, 1/16/12)
SD governor says he won’t pursue health exchange (Insurance Journal, 1/16/12)
Education reform draws praise, doubt (Argus Leader, 1/15/12)
Governor waiting on health care implementation (Rapid City Journal, 1/14/12)
Daugaard defends education reform proposals in Rapid City (Rapid City Journal, 1/12/12)
Legislative panel probes secrecy violation (Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 1/2/12)
FORUM: State came through difficult year (Rapid City Journal, 1/2/12)
Balanced budget amendment could help SD’s credit rating (Rapid City Journal, 1/2/12)
Medicaid prospects perk up (Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 1/1/12)
DECEMBER 2011
Taxation, economic growth worth attention in South Dakota (Aberdeen News, 12/31/11)
Gov. Daugaard making workforce training a priority (Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 12/28/11)
A year in review from Gov. Dennis Daugaard (KSFY, 12/27/11)
Plan aims to put more doctors in small towns (Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 12/26/11)
SD prepares new grading of schools (Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 12/24/11)
Superintendent: More education funding needed (KELO, 12/19/11)
Gov. Daugaard recruits California companies (KSFY, 12/19/11)
Budget, abortion among issues facing Legislature (Rapid City Journal, 12/18/11)
Legislative session might bring good news, lawmaker says (Rapid City Journal, 12/18/11)
Opinion: Governor presents a ‘sore winner’s’ budget (Rapid City Journal, 12/17/11)
Universities face $6.2 million shortfall (Aberdeen News, 12/17/11)
More money encourages colleges (Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 12/15/11)
Opinion: Daugaard has a solid plan (Aberdeen News, 12/15/11)
Defining the role of higher education (Black Hills Pioneer, 12/14/11)
Daugaard proposes $6.1M for beetle fight (Black Hills Pioneer, 12/13/11)
Kindness pays off: South Dakota No. 1 for small business (Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 12/13/11)
State budget plan gets thumbs up from Aberdeen school board (Aberdeen News, 12/13/11)
Budget views, good and bad (Rapid City Journal, 12/13/11)
Salary catch-up for state workers may be tweaked (Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 12/12/11)
Editorial: 2013 budget signals turnaround (Rapid City Journal, 12/11/11)
Daugaard’s budget calls for $1M to defend abortion law, other cases (Rapid City Journal, 12/11/11)
Opinion: Daugaard has state on right fiscal path (The Daily Republic, 12/8/11)
SD health officials remain skeptical after budget proposal (KDLT, 12/7/11)
Proposed Medicaid funding increase brings hope, skepticism (Rapid City Journal, 12/7/11)
SD school officials pleased with governor’s budget (Aberdeen News, 12/7/11)
South Dakota budget: Schools would receive state aid increase (Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 12/7/11)
South Dakota budget: Reaction (Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 12/7/11)
South Dakota budget: A lift for employees, schools (Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 12/7/11)
South Dakota budget: At a glance (Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 12/7/11)
Editorial: 5 percent bonus goes too far (Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 12/7/11)
Budget outlook improving for SD (KDLT, 12/6/11)
Educators: Proposal a step in right direction (KELO, 12/6/11)
Daugaard proposal increases spending (KELO, 12/6/11)
Lawmakers hope to increase funding levels (KELO, 12/6/11)
Daugaard proposes increase in funds for schools and medical providers (Rapid City Journal, 12/6/11)
SD governor proposes pay raise for state workers (CBS News, 12/6/11)
Gov. Dennis Daugaard: The 2013 budget (South Dakota State News, 12/6/11)
Gov. Daugaard proposes 3% raises for state employees, plus 5% bonus (Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 12/6/11)
Governor finalizing state budget address (KELO, 12/5/11)
Daugaard remains cautious as South Dakota’s budget outlook improves (Rapid City Journal, 12/5/11)
Tourism tax revenue dips (Aberdeen News, 12/5/11)
SD official says state budget outlook improving (Rapid City Journal, 12/4/11)
State workers on tap for raise next year (Rapid City Journal, 12/4/11)
Legislators predict changes in SD budget (Yankton Daily Press & Dakotan, 12/4/11)
Governor looking to invest after $127M in cuts (Aberdeen News, 12/3/11)
After cuts, Daugaard pondering ‘strategic investments’ (Mitchell Republic, 12/3/11)
Manufacturing leads resurgence in jobs (Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 12/3/11)
Superintendent says some state funding could return (Rapid City Journal, 12/2/11)
DWU legislative poll: Daugaard gets high marks, GOP legislators favor Gingrich (The Daily Republic, 12/1/11)
NOVEMBER 2011
Editorial: Governor must lead reinvestment (Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 11/30/11)
Lawmakers criticize Missouri River flood response (Rapid City Journal, 11/30/11)
Opinion: Civic engagement is way of life in South Dakota (Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 11/28/11)
State still in hot water financially but it is not as hot as it has been (Dakota Voice, 11/28/11)
SD GOP: The voters are watching (Dakota Voice, 11/28/11)
Editorial: Solving Medicaid shortfall difficult (Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 11/27/11)
Opinion: SD must invest in K-12 education (Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 11/27/11)
Daugaard: South Dakota picture gets brighter (Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 11/27/11)
South Dakota budget has rosier view (Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 11/27/11)
Editorial: Speak up about school budget cuts (Rapid City Journal, 11/27/11)
Some schools worry about state help ahead of rigorous new curriculum (Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 11/27/11)
Flood caused damage, financial loss to SD parks (Rapid City Journal, 11/26/11)
State reaches deal on Blood Run State Park (Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 11/26/11)
Daugaard acts to ease way to send more hay to Texas (The Daily Republic, 11/25/11)
SD to buy 325 acres of Blood Run National Historic Landmark (Sioux City Journal, 11/24/11)
State awards $2M in grants to improve roads (Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 11/24/11)
Editorial: Looking to recruit from California is a good idea (Madison Daily Leader, 11/22/11)
SD Governor looks to lure California businesses (Rapid City Journal, 11/19/11)
South Dakota enticing CEOs to move companies (North County Times, 11/19/11)
State auditors track funds that went awry for jet engines (Aberdeen News, 11/18/11)
SD Gov fills legislature vacancy (KDLT, 11/17/11)
10,000 job openings in South Dakota (KELO, 11/16/11)
Gov. Dennis Daugaard calls pipeline legislation premature (Argus Leader, 11/16/11)
Daugaard terms Keystone XL pipeline situation fluid (Rapid City Journal, 11/16/11)
Region sees labor shortage (Yankton Press & Dakotan, 11/16/11)
Daugaard highlights worker shortage (The Daily Republic, 11/16/11)
Lack of skilled workers preventing business expansion (KSFY, 11/15/11)
Slandering the red states, part IV: The Lieutenant Governor (Powerline, 11/15/11)
Manufacturing companies find help is hard to get (Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 11/15/11)
Budget cuts shouldn’t target poor, advocates say (Argus Leader, 11/14/11)
Corps pledges to use lessons from flooding (Yankton Daily Press & Dakotan, 11/5/11)
Daugaard urges better Missouri River management (Rapid City Journal, 11/3/11)
Gov. Dennis Daugaard urges better Missouri River management (Argus Leader, 11/3/11)
Commentary: Health providers should be paid fairly (Rapid City Journal, 11/2/11)
ACLU to probe if SD breaks child-protection laws (Rapid City Journal, 11/1/11)
ACLU to probe if SD breaks child protection laws (KDLT, 11/1/11)
OCTOBER 2011
Hiring veterans should help SD businesses succeed (Madison Daily Leader, 10/31/11)
The final hour of signature gathering arrives for SD 2012 proposed initiatives (Ballot News, 10/31/11)
Audio: Tribes question foster group’s power and influence (NPR, 11/26/11)
Daugaard: Fundraising clubs reflect open spirit (Rapid City Journal, 10/23/11)
SD gov policy on hunting checks draws criticism (KCAU-TV, 10/21/11)
Critics fire at Daugaard directive on hunting checks GF&P Commission surprised by policy change (Rapid City Journal, 10/21/11)
2011 flood offers valuable lessons (Yankton Daily Press & Dakotan, 10/20/11)
Daugaard policy directive puts limits on private land access by GF&P (Rapid City Journal, 10/19/11)
Governor appoints Rapid City men to 7th Circuit bench (Rapid City Journal, 10/19/11)
Governors vow to press Army corps for changes to river control (Sioux City Journal, 10/19/11)
SD officials lobby against power plant rule (KCAU-TV, 10/17/11)
Strong landowner interest in Black Hills Forest Initiative (KOTA, 10/17/11)
Superintendents pressed to step up their own education (Argus Leader, 10/15/11)
Drug tests may be required to get SD jobless benefits (Rapid City Journal, 10/14/11)
As North Dakota booms, experts say S. Dakota oil and gas resources are ‘under-explored’ (Aberdeen News, 10/14/11)
Opinion: Importance of education funding (Aberdeen News, 10/11/11)
State launches new small business lending program (Rapid City Journal, 10/9/11)
South Dakota’s per capita income in 2010 22nd in nation (Rapid City Journal, 10/7/11)
State gets grant to help boost business exports (Argus Leader, 10/7/11)
South Dakota receives grant to increase exports (KSFY, 10/7/11)
Bigger South Dakota paychecks (KELO, 10/6/11)
South Dakota among top states in income growth (Argus Leader, 10/6/11)
Wind panel unable to reach agreement on state tax breaks (Aberdeen News, 10/5/11)
Video: Hyperion plant gets support of Gov. Daugaard (KITV, 10/5/11)
Governor gets personal in state business expansion (Rapid City Journal, 10/5/11)
Legislative panel urges cut in wind farm construction taxes (Argus Leader, 10/5/11)
State starts new loan program for small businesses (Argus Leader, 10/4/11)
State confronts high cost of chronic illness (Argus Leader, 10/2/11)
More than 600 people invited to Governor’s annual buffalo roundup (Argus Leader, 10/2/11)
Daugarrds leading USD’s Dakota Days parade (Argus Leader, 10/1/11)
SEPTEMBER 2011
Opinion: Do SD Democrats have good reason for complaints in redistricting (Abderdeen News, 9/30/11)
Governor praises new GF&P complex for beauty, lack of tax dollars (Rapid City Journal, 9/30/11)
Daugaard says he supports oil pipeline (Bloomberg Businessweek, 9/29/11)
Video: Daugaard reflects on flood response, rough road ahead (KTIV, 9/28/11)
Video: Daugaard shares challenges of first year as Governor (KTIV, 9/28/11)
South Dakota manufacturing rebounds from recession (KTIV, 9/28/11)
Daugaard’s ban on land-buying stirs hunter debate in South Dakota (Argus Leader, 9/26/11)
Abortion law gets boost from out of state (Argus Leader, 9/26/11)
Poverty hitting South Dakota children hard (Argus Leader, 9/26/11)
State board approves water, waste projects (Argus Leader, 9/22/11)
Daugaard, legislators back more openness (Argus Leader, 9/20/11)
Lawmakers talk about open records law (KELOLAND, 9/20/11)
Gov. Daugaard: Every public employee contract should be an open record (Argus Leader, 9/19/11)
Dennis Daugaard, South Dakota’s top tweeter (KELOLAND, 9/18/11)
Editorial: Guest, donor lists good start (Rapid City Journal, 9/18/11)
SD to hold flood forums for affected businesses (KTIV, 9/16/11)
Editorial: Actions will define Daugaard on open government (Argus Leader, 9/15/11)
The reality of Daugaard’s new initiative (KELOLAND, 9/13/11)
Daugaard touts commitment to open government (Argus Leader, 9/13/11)
Commentary: Sunshine and secrets in government (Rapid City Journal, 9/13/11)
Parties sound off on Daugaard’s open intiative (KELOLAND, 9/13/11)
Audio: SD Gov. Daugaard discusses his commercials which try to entice IL businesses to move to SD (WGN, 9/13/11)
Daugaard: ‘Hint of promise’ in state budget (KELOLAND, 9/12/11)
Gov. Daugaard gets high ratings in SD survey (The Daily Republic, 9/12/11)
State forgives court costs in exchange for 10-year ban on school funding challenges (Argus Leader, 9/12/11)
Governor touts open government (Argus Leader, 9/12/11)
State leaders set to strut SD stuff at annual buffalo roundup (Argus Leader, 9/12/11)
Ethics rules for state workers weak, critics say (Argus Leader, 9/11/11)
South Dakotans give Gov. Daugaard high marks (Rapid City Journal, 9/11/11)
Gov. Daugaard begins touring SD businesses (KDLT, 9/8/11)
Mitt Romney giving speech at Chamber’s annual meeting (Argus Leader, 9/8/11)
Uncertain funding trips up schools (Argus Leader, 9/7/11)
Public employees ever fewer in SD (Argus Leader, 9/5/11)
Schools’ funding complaint rejected (Argus Leader, 9/2/11)
Gov, Lt. Gov. to visit state’s largest employers (Sioux Falls Business Journal, 9/1/11)
SD lawmakers mixed on education lawsuit ruling (KELOLand, 9/1/11)
Both sides react to school funding ruling (KELOLand, 9/1/11)
Dakota Poll: Parents satisfied with SD’s public education system (Mitchell Republic, 9/1/11)
SD Supreme Court upholds system for school district funding (KSFY, 9/1/11)
Daugaard supports proposed Keystone XL pipeline (The Daily Republic, 9/1/11)
AUGUST 2011
Daugaard joins call for wind energy tax credit renewals (Argus Leader, 8/31/11)
Frozen university salaries stoke fears of faculty drain (Argus Leader, 8/28/11)
Daugaard: Come for low taxes, stay awhile (Argus Leader, 8/23/11)
SD Retirement System recovers investment losses (Rapid City Journal, 8/22/11)
Legislation would require Internet retailers to pay state sales tax (Sioux Falls Business Journal, 8/3/11)
Daugaard expresses importance of lab, working to ensure success (Black Hills Pioneer, 8/1/11)
JULY 2011
Gov. Daugaard: Balanced budget, the South Dakota way (South Dakota State News, 7/29/11)
Short-term pinch no problem in S. Dakota (Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 7/29/11)
Six months in, Daugaard keeps his principles but adapts to the faster pace (Aberdeen News, 7/28/11)
Court ruling frees up justice appointment (Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 7/28/11)
Business grant referendum hurting South Dakota, governor says (Aberdeen News, 7/26/11)
Daugaard meets with Corps officials (KSFY, 7/26/11)
Gov Daugaard will interview four finalists for SD Supreme Court post (Aberdeen News, 7/25/11)
Corps alerted to coming flood (Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 7/24/11)
Proposed health standards provoke criticism from religious groups (Rapid City Journal, 7/24/11)
Editorial: Put issue of raising state sales tax to vote of people (Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 7/24/11)
Sales tax haul up 9% (Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 7/22/11)
Group plans initiated measure to hike SD sales tax (KELO, 7/21/11)
State ends fiscal year with balanced budget, full reserves (Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 7/21/11)
SD tax refund program likely headed to public vote (KELO, 7/19/11)
Panel examines exemptions from state sales tax (Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 7/17/11)
As Congress struggles with debt ceiling, SD lawmaker says state could set example (KOTA-TV, 7/13/11)
Lawmakers take close look at tax exemptions in pursuit of revenue (Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 7/13/11)
SD state workers losing right to appeal layoffs (KELO, 7/13/11)
SD lawmakers look at tax exemptions (KELO, 7/12/11)
Commentary: Harmony at top brings domination for SD GOP (Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 7/10/11)
SD makes pitch for biotech businesses (Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 7/9/11)
State is making progress on making government transparent (Madison Daily Leader, 7/8/11)
Federal court in SD orders temporary halt to new state abortion law (Courthouse News Service, 7/8/11)
SD Attorney General wants consensus on abortion law (KOTA-TV, 7/8/11)
Governor and tribe announce gaming compact (Moody County Enterprise, 7/5/11)
Flooding: Yankton residents wait to see full effects of water (Yankton Daily Press & Dakotan, 7/2/11)
South Dakota abortion law on hold (KOTA-TV, 7/1/11)
JUNE 2011
Injunction means abortion restrictions on hold (KELO, 6/30/11)
Tribe wins big in bid to expand Royal River Casino (Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 6/29/11)
SD Democrats submit signatures to challenge business incentives (Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 6/28/11)
SD tax refund program might be headed to vote (Bloomberg Businessweek, 6/27/11)
Petition drive fails to refer governor’s health-care laws (Rapid City Journal, 6/27/11)
In SD, abortion counseling meant to discourage (KOTA-TV, 6/26/11)
Officials keep close eye on rising water (Yankton Daily Press & Dakotan, 6/21/11)
Adviser: Daugaard will choose SD Court Justice by fall (Mitchell Republic, 6/20/11)
Petitions would put new laws to a vote (Rapid City Journal, 6/20/11)
Legislature’s budget panel meets this week (Argus Leader, 6/20/11)
Corps caught in the middle (Rapid City Journal, 6/20/11)
Commentary: Nature, not the Corps of Engineers, is driving the flood (Bismarck Tribune, 6/19/11)
Quick response to rising river still left anxious moments (Rapid City Journal, 6/19/11)
Opinion: No time to bother bashing feds (Rapid City Journal, 6/19/11)
Torrent of blame: Complaints crest about Corps of Engineers’ actions (Rapid City Journal, 6/19/11)
Daugaard disappointed at decision to increase releases at Oahe Dam (Mitchell Republic, 6/18/11)
Missouri River communities settle in for long haul (Argus Leader, 6/16/11)
Governor: Reserves will cover flood prevention costs (KSFY, 6/15/11)
Study ranks South Dakota as second-freest state (Sioux City Journal, 6/11/11)
Democratic Party had makes unplanned appearance at Noem event (Rapid City Journal, 6/9/11)
State GOP moving headquarters to Sioux Falls (Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 6/7/11)
Responding to budget cuts (Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 6/6/11)
Corps feels heat as the river rises (Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 6/5/11)
Q&A: Downstream clout tends to sway management (Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 6/5/11)
Regents chief talks budget cut aftermath (Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 6/5/11)
As water flows, SD officials weigh what’s next (Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 6/4/11)
Daugaard: State is ‘scambling’ as Missouri River rises (Yankton Daily Press & Dakotan, 6/4/11)
Daugaard: State rising to challenge of flooding (Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 6/3/11)
MAY 2011
South Dakota continues slide to bottom of education funding (Rapid City Journal, 5/31/11)
Pierre, downstream cities brace for river’s wrath (Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 5/30/11)
Editorial: Valhalla tours a step in the right direction (Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 5/29/11)
Video: Grand Falls Casino – days away from boom at the border (Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 5/29/11)
SD sued on abortion law (Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 5/28/11)
State is prepared to file legal response to abortion lawsuit (Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 5/27/11)
Planned Parenthood sues SD over 3-day abortion wait (Rapid City Journal, 5/27/11)
Proposal alarms state workers (Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 5/26/11)
Commentary: Aviation could land elsewhere (Rapid City Journal, 5/23/11)
SD governor plans to start meeting tribal leaders (KCAU-TV, 5/23/11)
Valhalla doors open to the public (Rapid City Journal, 5/21/11)
Federal funds dry up for regional water project (Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 5/21/11)
Editorial: Schools duck pain of budget cuts (Rapid City Journal, 5/19/11)
More schools go to four-day week to trim costs (Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 5/17/11)
Daugaard, Noem talk budget, self-reliance before local Republicans (Rapid City Journal, 5/14/11)
Report: Medicaid change would hit hard in SD (Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 5/13/11)
State questioning mail transfer plan (Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 5/11/11)
Penitentiary changes outlined after guard’s slaying (Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 5/10/11)
State asks national group to review prison (KELO, 5/10/11)
Daugaard talks about state penitentiary changes (KDLT, 5/9/11)
Lawmakers pick members of study committees (Rapid City Journal, 5/9/11)
Abortion law in limbo (Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 5/5/11)
SD legislators debate Daugaard effectiveness (Sioux City Journal, 5/5/11)
Daugaard pledges to examine infant mortality rates (Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 5/4/11)
SD finance laws offer loopholes for campaign donors (Rapid City Journal, 5/1/11)
Deep pocket PACs fund local legislators (Rapid City Journal, 5/1/11)
APRIL 2011
Dominoes begin to fall locally after state education cuts (The Daily Republic, 4/30/11)
Editorial: Listen closely to what Gov. Daugaard doesn’t say (The Daily Republic, 4/29/11)
Daugaard urges South Dakotans to coax in business prospects (Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 4/27/11)
Local school districts struggle with less state, federal aid (Yankton Press & Dakotan, 4/27/11)
South Dakota economy improving (KSFY, 4/26/11)
State credit rating raised, finances among tops in nation (Prairie Business, 4/22/11)
Task force faces challenge of cutting Medicaid costs (Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 4/21/11)
Tea Party groups clash over how to fight Obama health plan (Rapid City Journal, 4/20/11)
Editorial: Future of higher ed falls on Daugaard (Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 4/17/11)
Democrats search for winning strategy in GOP cuts (Rapid City Journal, 4/17/11)
Democrats looking for an ace (Rapid City Journal, 4/17/11)
Video: Daugaard on session, future of business in SD (KELOLAND, 4/16/11)
Events at state penitentiary under review (KELOLAND, 4/15/11)
Prison slaying raises host of questions (Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 4/15/11)
Dems slam Daugaard cuts in light of trust fund growth (Rapid City Journal, 4/11/11)
South Dakota judge faces removal for allegedly colorful behavior (Wall Street Journal, 4/11/11)
Daugaard: Little choice in state budget for cuts (Madison Daily Leader, 4/11/11)
Wanted: Supreme Court justice (Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 4/11/11)
Daugaard not sure how shutdown would affect state employees (Rapid City Journal, 4/8/11)
Local tea party groups seek to refer health care laws to popular statewide vote (Rapid City Journal, 4/8/11)
Tea parties weigh in on Legislative session (Rapid City Journal, 4/4/11)
Opinion: Legislative session not short on creating controversy (The Daily Republic, 4/4/11)
Opinion: Our new conservative governor (Rapid City Journal, 4/4/11)
Democrats urge referendum on new funding law (KSFY, 4/4/11)
Democrats kick off campaign to refer HB 1230 (KDLT, 4/4/11)
South Dakota governor vetoes his own bill (Plains Daily, 4/4/11)
Daugaard vetoes his own legislation a second time (Aberdeen American News, 4/4/11)
SD abortion law defense fund gets anonymous cash (Yankton Press & Dakotan, 4/2/11)
Democrats aim to put governor’s fund to vote (Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 4/1/11)
MARCH 2011
SD Democrats seek to derail governor’s business incentive fund (Bloomberg Businessweek, 3/31/11)
SD Legislature wraps for 2011 (Sioux City Journal, 3/28/11)
SD Legislature overrides governor’s veto on final day (Plains Daily, 3/28/11)
Just who is paying to defend anti-choice laws in South Dakota? (AlterNet, 3/28/11)
Final day of state legislative session likely to be ho-hum (Rapid City Journal, 3/27/11)
Schoolz scramble to deal with budget cuts (The Daily Republic, 3/26/11)
As states consider abortion measures, South Dakota law becomes flashpoint (Medical News, 3/25/11)
Editorial: Be consistent on taxes, fees (Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 3/25/11)
In South Dakota, abortion fight goes on (NPR, 3/25/11)
SD Governor signs bill to boost ethanol industry (Forbes, 3/25/11)
South Dakota abortion law wakes up activists (Politico, 3/23/11)
South Dakota anti-abortion laaw breaks new ground (The Christian Science Monitor, 3/22/11)
Daugaard signs 3-day wait for abortion into law (Aberdeen American News, 3/22/11)
FEBRUARY 2011
Governor says no, legislators say yes to license fee hike (Mitchell Daily Republic, 2/26/11)
Senate wants another look at education cuts (Rapid City Journal, 2/25/11)
Education cuts to affect technology, student aid (Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 2/24/11)
Senate endorses two education bills (Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 2/24/11)
State senate passes bill to curb Daugaard’s education cuts (Rapid City Journal, 2/23/11)
SD budget cuts could hit schools hard (KMEG, 2/23/11)
Opinion: SD’s economic path forward – two roads (Yankton Press & Dakotan, 2/22/11)
Budget will define 2011 legislative session (KELO, 2/21/11)
Editorial: Governor straddles Valhalla fence (Rapid City Journal, 2/6/11)
Daugaard finding money for economic development (Rapid City Journal, 2/6/11)
SD Dems criticize GOP governor’s tax refund plan (Bloomberg, 2/4/11)
SD won’t freeze health care reform (Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 2/4/11)
Republican bill to raise SD sales tax rejected (Sioux City Journal, 2/4/11)
Temporary sales tax hike thwarted (Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 2/4/11)
Proposal would cut SD lawmakers’ pay for one year (Bloomberg, 2/3/11)
SD court system gives in to 10% budget cuts (Bloomberg, 2/2/11)
The tyranny of 1792 (Washington Post, 2/2/11)
SD bill would require adult residents to own a firearm (Grand Forks Herald, 2/1/11)
JANUARY 2011
Opinion: New governor bets his future on budget cuts (Mitchell Daily Republic, 1/30/11)
Daugaard’s governing style in sharp contrast to Rounds’ (Rapid City Journal, 1/30/11)
Budget alternatives a tough sell to a skeptical Daugaard (Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 1/30/11)
Daugaard aide addresses Tea Party South Dakota (Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 1/30/11)
State’s bypass of Medicaid money called catastrophe for nursing homes (Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 1/30/11)
Opinion: Shirking duties no way to balance state budget (Rapid City Journal, 1/29/11)
Lawmakers look to temper education cuts (Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 1/28/11)
Governor says state should sell some public land (Rapid City Journal, 1/27/11)
Opinion: Holding SD kids’ future hostage isn’t the answer (Mitchell Daily Republic, 1/27/11)
Community concerned with lack of funding for nonprofits, children homes (Rapid City Journal, 1/26/11)
Polling shows ‘tourist season’ sales tax hike support (Rapid City Journal, 1/26/11)
Daugaard defends cuts to schools (Rapid City Journal, 1/26/11)
Opinion: The budget – is strong medicine too strong? (Yankton Press & Dakotan, 1/25/11)
Daugaard: State’s budget must reach ‘new norm’ (Yankton Press & Dakotan, 1/25/11)
Governor: Schools can opt out for more cash (Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 1/25/11)
Daugaard, school districts argue about money (Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 1/25/11)
Daugaard: Deal with structural deficit now (Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 1/24/11)
Daugaard continues statewide budget tour (KELO, 1/24/11)
Educators: Daugaard’s information is misleading (KELO, 1/24/11)
Editorial: Daugaard is right — budget hole must be fixed (Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 1/23/11)
Alternative plans to balance SD budget emerging (KDLT, 1/23/11)
Democratic plan taps reserves (Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 1/22/11)
Daugaard talks about budget challenges (KELO, 1/21/11)
Colleges consider layoffs (Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 1/21/11)
Democrats protect schools, Medicaid in their state budget proposal (Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 1/21/11)
School officials say cuts could be ‘devastating’ (Rapid City Journal, 1/20/11)
Daugaard touring state to explain budget proposal (Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 1/19/11)
Opinion: Facing the consequences after SD tax giveaways (The Daily Republic, 1/17/11)
SD courts worry about funding cuts (Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 1/17/11)
Legislative session will be all about the budget (Rapid City Journal, 1/16/11)
Daugaard could face Republican fight over budget plan (KSFY, 1/16/11)
Aeronautics industry officials see merit in Daugaard idea (Rapid City Journal, 1/16/11)
What to look for now that legislature is in session (Rapid City Journal, 1/16/11)
Lawmaker to introduce bill to allow School of Mines to privatize (Rapid City Journal, 1/15/11)
Getting to know Daugaard’s team (Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 1/14/11)
Daugaard stays quiet on state budget details (Rapid City Journal, 1/14/11)
Daugaard reorganizes several departments (KSFY, 1/13/11)
Opinion: Tough times for the state? Try California (Yankton Press & Dakotan, 1/12/11)
Daugaard proposes Democratic ideas (KELO, 1/12/11)
Editorial: Daugaard sounds frugal so far, but the true test is coming soon (The Daily Republic, 1/12/11)
Daugaard won’t reveal his plan for school funding; Medicaid consolidation planned (The Daily Republic, 1/12/11)
Daugaard: Year to be austere (Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 1/12/11)
Daugaard gives first state of the state speech (Rapid City Journal, 1/11/11)
Governor’s address lays out budget groundwork (Rapid City Journal, 1/11/11)
Budget woes likely to dominate legislative session (The Daily Republic, 1/11/11)
Daugaard hopes to attract airplane manufacturers (Rapid City Journal, 1/11/11)
Daugaard wants comprehensive study of state travel spending (Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 1/11/11)
Daugaard says economic growth can cure budget woes (Plains Daily, 1/11/11)
Does SD need a full-time Lt. Governor? (Rapid City Journal, 1/10/11)
Schools react to possible 10 percent cuts (KELO, 1/10/11)
AP Survey: SD lawmakers oppose raising taxes (Bloomberg, 1/3/11)
Editorial: Creation of economic development position makes sense (Argus Leader, 1/3/11)
Budget looms large for SD legislators (Argus Leader, 1/2/11)
DECEMBER 2010
Daugaard moving into Governor’s Mansion ahead of inauguration (Mitchell Daily Republic, 12/30/10)
School districts brace for budget cuts (Argus Leader, 12/29/10)
SD Budget direction muddled (Argus Leader, 12/28/10)
Rounds leaves office after 8 years as state’s steady hand (Argus Leader, 12/26/10)
Editorial: Creation of tribal affairs position a good step (Argus Leader, 12/25/10)
Daugaard creates Cabinet-level post for tribal affairs (Argus Leader, 12/22/10)
SD edges out MN for largest population growth rate in Midwest (Smart Politics, 12/22/10)
Schools worry Daugaard will make more cuts to per-pupil aid (Rapid City Journal, 12/20/10)
Medicaid-reliant agencies nervous about Daugaard budget (Argus Leader, 12/19/10)
Reviewing the initiatives of Mike Rounds (Argus Leader, 12/19/10)
Daugaard expected to tackle structural deficit (Rapid City Journal, 12/15/10)
No tax increase to boost budget (Argus Leader, 12/13/10)
Education funding left in the cold (Yankton Pres & Dakotan, 12/10/10)
SD high court to hear school funding dispute (Plains Daily, 12/8/10)
Editorial: Proposed cut to education funding is too much (Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 12/8/10)
SD agencies brace for hard cuts (Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 12/5/10)
Daugaard will cut his own salary by 10% (KELO, 12/5/10)
Daugaard announces more cabinet choices (Rapid City Journal, 12/3/10)
In DC, Daugaard seeks flexibility for states (Argus Leader, 12/2/10)
Daugaard pushes for states’ rights in DC visit (Argus Leader, 12/1/10)
NOVEMBER 2010
Daugaard appointments, family jobs inspire debate over hiring, connections (Rapid City Journal, 11/28/10)
Governor-elect chooses his team (Argus Leader, 11/23/10)
Daugaard’s son, son-in-law land jobs on state payroll (Rapid City Journal, 11/22/10)
Daugaard plan has bigger role for Lt. Gov (Mitchell Daily Republic, 11/18/10)
Demagogues, negativity and electoral failure (Pure Pierre Politics, 11/7/10)
SD Democrats gubernatorial glory days a distant memory (Rapid City Journal, 11/6/10)
Daugaard and the days ahead (KeloLand, 11/4/10)
Daugaard announces transition team (Rapid City Journal, 11/4/10)
Daugaard warns of tough state budget decisions (KSFY, 11/3/10)
Daugaard tells supporters: Prepare for some tough decisions (Rapid City Journal, 11/3/10)
SD Dems hit hard in midterm elections (KDLT, 11/3/10)
Heidepriem makes his final pitch (Yankton Press & Dakotan, 11/2/10)
Daugaard wallops Heidepriem (Rapid City Journal, 11/2/10)
OCTOBER 2010
Steady optimism guides Daugaard’s guber quest (Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 10/17/10)
Daugaard would consider tapping reserves (Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 10/17/10)
Pheasant hunting season is prime time for SD political theater (Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 10/17/10)
Daugaard vows to be more open than Rounds (Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 10/13/10)
Candidates vow more state help for cash-strapped K-12 schools (Rapid City Journal, 10/13/10)
Governor’s candidates differ on terms, solutions (Rapid City Journal, 10/11/10)
Making TV adds click with SD voters (Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 10/10/10)
Daugaard maintains lead in Rasmussen poll (Rapid City Journal, 10/9/10)
On energy, candidates vow to be strong voice (Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 10/4/10)
Heidepriem trailer- another example of medium over message (Madville Times, 10/4/10)
Democrats in SD craft identity, strain for gains (Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 10/3/10)
Democratic voters in SD ebb, flow (Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 10/3/10)
SD Governors: A telling history (KELOLAND TV, 10/3/10)
Heidepriem: redo state fund (Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 10/2/10)
SEPTEMBER 2010
Medicaid stirs up guber debate (Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 9/30/10)
Guber candidates split on use of federal money meant for Medicaid (Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 9/29/10)
Heidepriem gets a boost from school boards (Pure Pierre Politics, 9/28/10)
New poll shows support for more state education funding (Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 9/27/10)
Daugaard, Heidepriem face off on healthcare (Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 9/25/10)
Heidepriem says he’ll cut state executive pay by 10% (Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 9/23/10)
Early voting causes changes to campaign strategy (KOTA-TV, 9/21/10)
Heidepriem calls for special session to deal with budget shortfall (Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 9/18/10)
South Dakota Democrats chart course in 7-point plan (Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 9/17/10)
Comparing Heidepriem and Daugaard’s education plans (KDLT, 9/15/10)
Heidepriem – cut govt to improve education (KSFY, 9/15/10)
Guber candidates agree state shouldn’t set school enrollment minimums (Argus Leader, 9/13/10)
Daugaard, Heidepriem talk landowner rights, rural issues with stockgrowers (Rapid City Journal, 9/9/10)
College at USD provide common ground for Daugaard, Heidepriem (Argus Leader, 9/5/10)
Politicians still enjoy life in the fast lane (Rapid City Journal, 9/5/10)
Guber hopefuls disagree on environment (KSFY, 9/4/10)
AUGUST 2010
Heidepriem casino position draws GOP support (Madville Times, 8/30/10)
Noem out front of speed races among SD politicos (Rapid City Journal, 8/28/10)
Editorial: Historic cabin should not be a political perk (Rapid City Journal, 8/22/10)
Oil refinery project may face cash/credit crunch (Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 8/20/10)
Legislative leader questions governor’s hideaway as a questionable perk (Rapid City Journal, 8/20/10)
Ethanol fuels sharp disagreement at guber debate (Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 8/19/10)
Guber candidates debate the issues (Mitchell Daily Republic, 8/19/10)
Guber candidates spar over education issues (Rapid City Journal, 8/13/10)
Federal aid for education a hot topic at guber forum (Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 8/13/10)
Heidepriem camp: poll results are ‘horribly tainted’ (Capital Journal, 8/9/10)
Has Heidpriem found a silver bullet? (Pure Pierre Politics, 8/9/10)
Poll shows Daugaard stretching lead over Heidepriem (Rapid City Journal, 8/8/10)
Editorial: Don’t fight Iowa casino with Sioux Falls casino (Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 8/1/10)
JULY 2010
Iowa casino-to-be bashed as ‘economic threat’ to SD (Radio Iowa, 7/29/10)
Heidepriem sees threat from Iowa casino (Bloomberg Businessweek, 7/28/10)
Heidepriem pitches Sioux Falls casino, events center (Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 7/28/10)
Heidpriem seizes on EPA memo on oil pipeline (Argus Leader, 7/25/10)
Daugaard loses composure at debate (Badlands Blue, 7/20/10)
Gubernatorial hopefuls square off in forum (Yankton Press & Dakotan, 7/19/10)
Guber candidates differ on immigration (Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 7/18/10)
Lawmakers push for SD immigration law (Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 7/18/10)
Poll shows Daugaard widening lead over Heidepriem (Rapid City Journal, 7/12/10)
Ben Arndt presents a conundrum for GOP establishment (Badlands Blue, 7/9/10)
State races, national interest (Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 7/7/10)
The last-minute maneuvering to get Arndt on Dem ticket (Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 7/4/10)
Editorial: same-party affiliation hinders bipartisanship in SD (Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 7/1/10)
JUNE 2010
Heidepriem’s running mate registers as Democrat (Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 6/29/10)
Daugaard picks Michels as running mate (Mitchell Daily Record, 6/18/10)
Poll: Daugaard comfortably ahead of Heidepriem (Rapid City Journal, 6/16/10)
Opinion: Kundson’s thumping had big cost – and leaves him out of electoral politics (Rapid City Journal, 6/14/10)
Heidepriem hopes for break in tradition in race against Daugaard (Rapid City Journal, 6/14/10)
Stage set for gubernatorial contest (Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 6/13/10)
Munsterman disappointed but proud of finish (Brookings Register, 6/10/10)
Daugaard breezes to GOP guber nomination (Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 6/9/10)
Daugaard backpedaling on debates? (Madville Times, 6/9/10)
SD Dems waiting for winners from GOP primaries (KDLT, 6/8/10)
Endorsement: Knudson – keen, experienced problem solver (Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 6/6/10)
Knuppe: believes in local control (Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 6/4/10)
Decision 2010: Heidepriem, Arndt offer non-partisan future (Yankton Press & Dakotan, 6/3/10)
Knudson: open government, leaner budget (Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 6/3/10)
Forum forces candidates to focus on children (Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 6/3/10)
West meets East in Howie/Staggers ticket (Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 6/3/10)
Surprise at the Knudson endorsements (Badlands Blue, 6/3/10)
Poll shows Munsterman, Knudson surging against Heidepriem (Rapid City Journal, 6/3/10)
Endorsement: Knudson earns Journal nod (Rapid City Journal, 6/3/10)
The guber money race (Badlands Blue, 6/2/10)
Heidepriem focused on budget, kids & careers (KTIV, 6/2/10)
Howie: no to govt growth, no to taxes (Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 6/2/10)
Howie picks Staggers as running mate (Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 6/2/10)
Heidepriem picks GOP businessman as Light Guv running mate (Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 6/1/10)
MAY 2010
Rounds’ shadow hangs over GOP campaign (Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 5/30/10)
Howie blames tax problems on the economy (Rapid City Journal, 5/29/10)
Daugaard is GOP’s clear money leader (Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 5/29/10)
DGA donates $50K to Heidepriem’s candidacy (KSFY, 5/29/10)
Daugaard leads fundraising race (Rapid City Journal, 5/29/10)
Tea Party candidate Howie & his wife received over $300K in farm subsidies (Madville Times, 5/27/10)
Heidepriem challenges GOP to debates; Daugaard, Knudson agree (Madville Times, 5/27/10)
Howie owes over $50K in property taxes (Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 5/26/10)
Heidepriem running against historical long odds (Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 5/26/10)
Video: Profile of Dave Knudson (South Dakota Public Broadcasting, 5/25/10)
Heidepriem kicks off campaign talking about smaller govt (Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 5/25/10)
Opinion: Howie is positioned to ride Tea Party to victory (Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 5/23/10)
GOP hopefuls pledge outreach to Native tribes (Rapid City Journal, 5/23/10)
Pastor’s divided over Howie’s challenge (Rapid City Journal, 5/23/10)
GOP candidates line up endorsements (Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 5/22/10)
Knudson touts endorsements from former GOP officials (Rapid City Journal, 5/21/10)
Vidoe: Sccott Knuppe interview (Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 5/20/10)
Video: Scott Munsterman interview (Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 5/19/10)
GOP hopefuls disagree over education funding (Rapid City Journal, 5/16/10)
Opinion: “Independent” Democrat strategy a risky move (Mitchell Daily Republic, 5/14/10)
Howie urges pastors to endorse candidates in violation of federal law (Sioux City Journal, 5/14/10)
Yankton native Knudson aims for Pierre (Yankton Daily Press, 5/14/10)
Heidepriem calls lack of effort to secure education funding “unacceptable” (Badlands Blue, 5/13/10)
Judge rules case against Connie Howie can go forward (Rapid City Journal, 5/12/10)
Democrat goes after independent voters (Mitchell Daily Republic, 5/12/10)
Opinion: Only Knudson can prevent Daugaard from winning (Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 5/9/10)
GOP rivals spar over state budget troubles (Rapid City Journal, 5/9/10)
SD GOP gubernatorial candidates emphasize image over issues (MLive.com, 5/9/10)
GOP voter registration rebounds in state (Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 5/6/10)
Opinion: Heidepriem hoping to defy the odds (Mitchell Republic, 5/3/10)
APRIL 2010
Knudson blasts Daugaard over budget (Pierre Capital Journal, 4/28/10)
New poll shows Daugaard rising; Howie falling (Rapid City Journal, 4/27/10)
Opinion: After a couple quiet years, chaos about to return to SD politics (Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 4/25/10)
Heidepriem believes he has a good chance of winning guber contest (Huffington Post, 4/25/10)
Guber hopefuls disagree over whether state faces budget crisis (Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 4/23/10)
Daugaard campaign low on cash? (Badlands Blue, 4/23/10)
Dem hopeful Heidepriem defends GOP’s Rounds ethics (Rapid City Journal, 4/22/10)
Heidepriem challenges Daugaard’s assertion SD doesn’t have a budget crisis (Rapid City Journal, 4/22/10)
Gubernatorial candidates talk economic issues at forum (CNBC, 4/21/10)
Munsterman’s vision for South Dakota (KDLT, 4/21/10)
Some hard questions for Dennis Daugaard (Badlands Blue, 4/15/10)
Howie gets a Tea Party endorsement (Rapid City Journal, 4/15/10)
Tea Party forum hosts GOP hopefuls (Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 4/15/10)
Heidepriem: The status quo is unacceptable (Yankton Press & Dakotan, 4/14/10)
Munsterman promises transparency if elected (Pure Pierre Politics, 4/14/10)
Sioux Falls casino plan takes shape (Des Moines Register, 4/13/10)
Sparks fly between candidates at education forum (South Dakota War College, 4/12/10)
Candidates cool to idea of Sioux Falls casino resort (Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 4/12/10)
Despite polls, Knuppe says he’s still in the race (KOTA-TV, 4/11/10)
Guber candidates debate issues (KSFY, 4/8/10)
Candidates differ on budgeting approaches (Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 4/8/10)
Howie comes up short in effort to put health care reform before voters (Rapid City Journal, 4/6/10)
Heading into the heart of the GOP primary (Rapid City Journal, 4/5/10)
Petition drive started to get anti-health care initiative on November ballot (Rapid City Journal, 4/1/10)
MARCH 2010
Lawmakers reject Howie’s health care protest bill (Rapid City Journal, 3/30/10)
Poll: Daugaard’s lead grows over past month (Rapid City Journal, 3/30/10)
GOP’s Daugaard leads Heidepriem (Politics Daily, 3/30/10)
Heidepriem launches interesting TV ad (Pure Pierre Politics, 3/29/10)
Howie demands apology over wife’s DUI charge (Rapid City Journal, 3/29/10)
Lawmakers return to fix $40M shortfall (Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 3/28/10)
Democrats decry Rounds’ veto of scholarship grant program (Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 3/25/10)
GOP candidates strive to stand out at forum (Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 3/24/10)
Politics: budget a hot topic (Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 3/20/10)
Howie criticizes budget plan – says spending freeze is needed (Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 3/20/10)
Editorial: budget delay does a disservice to state (Rapid City Journal, 3/19/10)
Daugaard unveils economic proposal for SD recovery (Mitchell Daily Republic, 3/18/10)
Heidipriem demands budget reform over stimulus aid as budget fix (Rapid City Journal, 3/16/10)
Key budget hurdle cleared (Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 3/12/10)
SD debating ending business tax rebates to fill budget gap (Forbes, 3/8/10)
Knuppe enjoying his low-key guber campaign (Pierre Capital Journal, 3/8/10)
GOP race is on (Yankton Press & Dakotan, 3/8/10)
Lawmakers want to cut $43 M from Rounds’ budget (Pierre Capital Journal, 3/5/10)
Gloves off for Gov Rounds, legislature (Pierre Capital Journal, 3/5/10)
Heidepriem first out of gate in guber race (Sioux City Journal, 3/5/10)
GOP legislature defies Rounds, slashes budget (Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 3/5/10)
When it rains recession, it pours budget cuts (Rapid City Journal, 3/5/10)
State GOP proposes $40M in spending cuts (Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 3/4/10)
FEBRUARY 2010
Governor’s races remains wide open, according to pollster (Rapid City Journal, 2/28/10)
GOP runoffs possible if candidates don’t win 35% of vote in June primary (Rapid City Journal, 2/27/10)
SD Gun Owners endorses Tea Party favorite Gordon Howie (South Dakota War College, 2/26/10)
Tough news for GOP candidates, red flag for Dem (Pure Pierre Politics, 2/26/10)
SD legislature draws national attention over climate change bill (Badlands Blue, 2/26/10)
VIDEO: Interview with Dave Knudson (KSFY, 2/22/10)
Munsterman spends $80K more than he’s raised (Pierre Capital Journal, 2/2/10)
Major candidates have over $5M in campaign war chests (Pierre Capital Journal, 2/2/10)
JANUARY 2010
Knuppe raises only $14K in 2009 (Pierre Capital Journal, 1/29/10)
Heidepriem raises $339K, most ever for a SD Democrat (Pierre Capital Journal, 1/26/10)
Dakota Voice: Daugaard on the Issues (Dakota Voice, 10/7/09)
Daugaard: #1 priority is creating new jobs (The Daily Republic, 10/7/09)
Daugaard launches his bid from his hayloft (Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 10/6/09)
Rounds backs Daugaard’s bid (Sioux City Journal, 10/6/09)
Dakota Voice: Munsterman on the Issues (Dakota Voice, 10/5/09)
Daugaard kicks off campaign (CQ Politics, 10/5/09)
Should Rounds be showing budget cards sooner? (Pure Pierre Politics, 10/1/09)
Munsterman kicks off statewide health care discussion tour (Dakota Voice, 9/28/09)
Munsterman joins driver license office debate (Pure Pierre Politics, 9/28/09)
EFCA could become ballot initiative in South Dakota (Rapid City Journal, 9/26/09)
Proposal targets union organizing (Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 9/25/09)
SD Dems strain to push GOP in 2010 (Argus Leader, 9/22/09)
Former Senators campaign for Heidepriem (Rapid City Journal, 9/22/09)
CQP: House Dems pressuring Herseth-Sandlin to stay in DC (6/17/09)