On January 13, 2026, the 101st Session of the South Dakota Legislature opens with the Governor’s State of the State Address. The following discusses some of the more significant issues that will be considered during the upcoming session. The Budget Governor Larry Rhoden’s budget recommendations call for $7.44 billion in spending for the 2027 fiscal year, with $2.51 billion from state funds, $3.14 billion in federal funds, and $1.79 billion from other sources. Did you catch that? The federal...