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Rural community profile: Revisiting Fort Meade, South Dakota
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
With almost a quarter of all Veterans in the United States residing in rural communities, ensuring that they receive quality healthcare close to home is more important than ever.
Attorney General Brenna Bird Announces Massive Big Tech Win for Iowa
State of Iowa Office of the Attorney General
Meta to Make Sweeping Child-Safety Reforms on Instagram and Facebook and Pay Up to $17 Billion DES MOINES—Today, Attorney General Brenna Bird announced a landmark $17.1 billion-dollar multistate settlement with Meta Platforms, Inc.—one of the...
49th Street Bridge Rehabilitation Project over Interstate 29 Scheduled to Begin in Sioux Falls
South Dakota Department of Transportation
For Immediate Release: Wednesday, June 17, 2026 Contact: Michael Noonan, Project Engineer, 605-367-5680 SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – On Monday June 22, 2026, a full closure is scheduled for the 49th Street Bridge over Interstate 29 in Sioux Falls.
Attorney General Alan Wilson announces largest Big Tech settlement in history
South Carolina Attorney General's Office
Meta to pay $17.1 billion and implement sweeping child-safety reforms on Instagram and Facebook (COLUMBIA, S.C.) – Today, Attorney General Alan Wilson announced a landmark $17.1 billion multistate settlement with Meta Platforms, Inc., one of the...
Attorney General Brenna Bird Announces Massive Big Tech Win for Iowa
State of Iowa Office of the Attorney General
Meta to Make Sweeping Child-Safety Reforms on Instagram and Facebook and Pay Up to $17 Billion DES MOINES—Today, Attorney General Brenna Bird announced a landmark $17.1 billion-dollar multistate settlement with Meta Platforms, Inc.—one of the...
Washington Secretary of State Steve Hobbs becomes NASS President
Washington Secretary of State
For Immediate Release July 20, 2026 Rapid City, South Dakota — Washington Secretary of State Steve Hobbs has been selected President of the National Association of Secretaries of State (NASS), the nation’s oldest, nonpartisan professional...
June State Unemployment Fell in 30 States, Remained Unchanged in 14, and Increased in 7
Joint Economic Committee
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the Joint Economic Committee released its monthly State Employment Update, outlining the employment situation in all 50 states and the District of Columbia.
Synchrocare Announces Medical Device Franchise Opportunities Across Pennsylvania
EIN Presswire
Expansion brings advanced medical device distribution to hospitals and clinics throughout the state.
Board Approves Major Economic Development Investments Across South Dakota
South Dakota Governor’s Office Of Economic Development
PIERRE, S.D. –The South Dakota Board of Economic Development approved funding for three projects through the Revolving Economic Development and Initiative Fund, Local Infrastructure Improvement Program, and Reinvestment Payment Program.
SDDOT Seeks Public Input for Proposed Interstate 90 Grading, Surfacing, and Structure Replacement Project in Sioux Falls
South Dakota Department of Transportation
For Immediate Release: Monday, June 8, 2026 Contact: David Burwitz, Consultant Management Engineer, 605-202-5960 SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – The South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) will hold a public meeting open house on Wednesday, June 24,...
South Dakota Board of Economic Development Approves SD Works Loans for Business Expansion and Ownership Transition
South Dakota Governor’s Office Of Economic Development
May 13, 2026 PIERRE, S.D. – The South Dakota Board of Economic Development approved two SD Works loans to support business expansion and local economic development in De Smet and Lemmon.
Trump’s Transportation Secretary Duffy & FAA Administrator Bedford Celebrate Opening of Key Manufacturing Plant for Air Traffic Control Modernization
Federal Aviation Administration
Tuesday, August 25, 2026 Plant supports agency’s aggressive air traffic control system modernization overhaul WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy and Federal Aviation Administrator Bryan Bedford are celebrating the grand...
Attorney General Jackley Part of Coalition Voicing Concerns over Climate Activism in Financial Reporting
South Dakota Attorney General's Office
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, Aug. 24, 2026 Contact: Tony Mangan, Communications Director, 605-773-6878 PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley joins a coalition of 16 Attorneys General in raising concerns over climate-related...
Attorney General Murrill announces multi-state settlement of bankruptcy claims against 23andMe over genetic data breach
Louisiana Department of Justice
Attorney General Liz Murrill joined a coalition of 42 attorneys general announcing a settlement with the bankruptcy trustee for 23andMe, resolving allegations stemming from a 2023 data breach that compromised the genetic data of 6.9 million...
Attorney General Murrill announces multi-state settlement of bankruptcy claims against 23andMe over genetic data breach
Louisiana Attorney General
Attorney General Liz Murrill joined a coalition of 42 attorneys general announcing a settlement with the bankruptcy trustee for 23andMe, resolving allegations stemming from a 2023 data breach that compromised the genetic data of 6.9 million...
AG Sunday Announces Historic Settlement with Meta that Assures Protections on Social Media Platforms, Brings $500M+ to Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Attorney General
Settlement with the social media titan was reached amidst a civil trial regarding Meta’s alleged failures to protect its young users HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that Pennsylvania, as part of a multistate coalition, has...
Acting Alaska Attorney General Cori Mills Announces Largest Big Tech Settlement in History
State of Alaska Department of Law
Meta to Pay Up to $17 Billion and Implement Sweeping Child-Safety Reforms on Instagram and Facebook August 26, 2026 (Anchorage, AK) - Today, Attorney General Mills announced a landmark $17.1 billion multistate settlement with Meta Platforms,...
2026-45 ATTORNEY GENERAL LOPEZ PUSHES FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO FURTHER CRACKDOWN ON ILLEGAL ROBOCALLS
Governor of State of Hawaii
STATE OF HAWAIʻI KA MOKU ʻĀINA O HAWAIʻI JOSH GREEN, M.D. GOVERNOR KE KIAʻĀINA DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL KA ʻOIHANA O KA LOIO KUHINA ANNE LOPEZ ATTORNEY GENERAL LOIO KUHINA ATTORNEY GENERAL LOPEZ PUSHES FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO FURTHER...
Utah Secures $12.2 Billion Settlement With Meta Over Child Safety Practices
Governor of Utah
Sweeping Child-Safety Reforms on Instagram and Facebook with Independent Oversight SALT LAKE CITY (Aug. 26, 2026)—Utah today announced a landmark $12.2 billion settlement with Meta Platforms, Inc. that will force sweeping changes to how Instagram...
Utah secures $12.2 billion settlement with Meta over child safety practices
Utah Office of the Attorney General
SALT LAKE CITY (Aug. 26, 2026)—Utah today announced a landmark $12.2 billion settlement with Meta Platforms, Inc. that will force sweeping changes to how Instagram and Facebook are built for children and teens once issued by the court.
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