Tax relief, public safety, national security push drive Rhoden's 2026 vision
South Dakota governor frames State of the State address around 'Strong, safe and free' theme; speech marks start of 2026 Legislative Session
Gov. Larry Rhoden brought his “Strong, safe and free” mantra to his first State of the State address Tuesday, outlining an agenda pairing property tax relief and law and order with a push to make South Dakota a national security hub.
The Union Center rancher and former lieutenant governor rolled out what he called his “Opportunity Agenda” during a 40-minute speech in which he touted a series of policy proposals he says will keep the state “strong” economically, “safe” from crime and “free.”
