SD: Livable Wages/Working Families
Teacher pay proposal advances in SD Legislature
South Dakota lawmakers are taking a close look at teacher pay this session. A specific plan to establish salary requirements cleared the House this …
New data illustrates decline of thriving farm communities
The nation has seen its total number of farmers and farmland decrease over the past five years and advocates for smaller producers in South Dakota sai…
SD's Medicaid expansion becomes ensnared with work-requirement debate
As South Dakota continues to implement a Medicaid expansion approved by voters in 2022, controversy has emerged with some lawmakers seeking approval …
SD nonprofit tries to keep poverty from stalling car engines
Winter time in South Dakota can sometimes result in car engines not starting. For people with no money for repairs, there are options in some cities…
Congress announces Child Tax Credit deal
Congress is poised to consider renewing the expanded Child Tax Credit and policy analysts said the latest effort could help tens of thousands of South…
Analysis: Workers feel 'wage power,' but more support is needed
Workforce shortages are among the issues lawmakers might address in the new South Dakota legislative session. A new analysis of wage growth progress …
SD to see renewed debate over teacher pay
As they head into winter break, South Dakota school districts and their teachers are in a waiting period to find out what future state funding looks …
State universities address affordability amid concerning forecasts
States like North and South Dakota are in a fierce battle to keep college affordable as public schools navigate the ebbs and flows of enrollment trend…
Caregiver support in SD likely to receive legislative focus next year
South Dakota's next legislative session is right around the corner, and lawmakers are expected to take a close look at recommendations for enhancing …
Child care 'solution-driven' grants take shape in SD
Child care access has become a major focal point in the U.S., and South Dakota is no exception. More than two dozen communities are using grant …
Worker recruitment ramps up with SD construction projects in play
Both western and eastern sections of South Dakota are busy with construction projects, and union leaders hope more young people interested in the …
SD boosts outreach for WIC participation
South Dakota health leaders have said it can be a challenge to reach people eligible for a long-standing nutrition assistance program for at-risk new …