Howard Schultz Offers Vision for an Independent PresidencyHoward Schultz Offers Vision for an Independent PresidencyFormer Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz on Wednesday offered his vision for what an independent presidency could look like.Associated PressAssociated Press
Paul Manafort Sentenced to 7 Years, Faces Fresh New York ChargesPaul Manafort Sentenced to 7 Years, Faces Fresh New York ChargesFormer Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort was sentenced to a total of seven and a half years in prison Wednesday.Associated PressAssociated Press
President Donald Trump Appreciates Nancy Pelosi’s ‘Statement Against Impeachment’President Donald Trump Appreciates Nancy Pelosi’s ‘Statement Against Impeachment’President Donald Trump and Democratic House Speaker Nancy Pelosi agree, at least for now: He shouldn't be impeached.Associated PressAssociated Press
Tribes Seek to Keep Flags from Capitol After Pipeline BillsTribes Seek to Keep Flags from Capitol After Pipeline BillsTwo Native American tribes in South Dakota are asking that their flags not be displayed at the state Capitol.Associated PressAssociated Press
Governor Kristi Noem Vetoes Industrial Hemp. Will Lawmakers Override?Governor Kristi Noem Vetoes Industrial Hemp. Will Lawmakers Override?Noem's primary objection Law enforcement. A two-thirds vote from both of its legislative chambers will be needed to override a veto.Beth WardenBeth Warden
South Dakota House Approves Hemp BillSouth Dakota House Approves Hemp BillThe Governor had requested that lawmakers hold off on legalizing hemp this year.Associated PressAssociated PressDave RobertsDave Roberts
South Dakota Legislature: State Budget, Hemp, Sales Tax HikeSouth Dakota Legislature: State Budget, Hemp, Sales Tax HikeLawmakers are set to pass a state budget & debate bills to legalize industrial hemp & address the Legislature's commitment to scale back a 2016 sales tax hike.Associated PressAssociated PressDave RobertsDave Roberts
ALCU: Governor Kristi Noem Keystone XL Bills Chill Free SpeechALCU: Governor Kristi Noem Keystone XL Bills Chill Free SpeechThe ACLU of South Dakota is objecting to bills proposed by Gov. Kristi Noem aimed at protests around the construction of the Keystone XL oil pipeline.Associated PressAssociated Press
Deadwood Sports Betting Measure Gets New LifeDeadwood Sports Betting Measure Gets New LifeSouth Dakota representatives have given new life to a measure that would ask voters if sports betting should be legalized in historic Deadwood.Associated PressAssociated Press
Blogger Challenges South Dakota Ban on Out-of-State FundraisingBlogger Challenges South Dakota Ban on Out-of-State FundraisingA political blogger from Aberdeen is suing in federal court to overturn South Dakota's ban on out-of-state fundraising for citizens' initiatives.Associated PressAssociated Press