A South Dakota legislative committee passed a bill Friday aimed at limiting carbon pipeline projects by stripping the power of eminent domain for carbon dioxide transportation.
A bill tightening South Dakota's voter residency requirements narrowly passes a House committee despite concerns about enforcement and potential voter disenfranchisement.
Sioux Falls lawmakers, Rep. Jon Hansen and Sen. Chris Karr, clinch top leadership roles in the South Dakota Legislature, steering the House and Senate chambers.
After decisive victories, South Dakota's new conservative leaders prioritize eminent domain reform to counter proposed carbon capture pipeline amid public sentiment shifts.