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PIERRE — A dramatic procedural standoff in the South Dakota Legislature this week reflects a broader strain of political discord shaping American politics.

PIERRE — Political gamesmanship thrust simmering disputes around data centers, electricity generation, nicotine sales and a long-held constitutional standard in the South Dakota Legislature into the political spotlight this week.

PIERRE — Public union critics have South Dakota’s education lobby on the ropes as a measure aiming to prohibit compelled labor union membership gains traction at the state Capitol.

Gov. Larry Rhoden requested an advisory opinion from the Supreme Court Monday to determine whether the lieutenant governor can vote to break a tie in the state Senate.

PIERRE — Another run at property tax relief at the South Dakota Capitol is nearing completion without any consensus on how to deliver on a widely held policy ambition among state lawmakers.