
Kristi Noem
South Dakota May Redefine Start of Life as Red States Advance Abortion Bans
The measure would allow voters to decide whether to redefine "life itself" as beginning at conception.
Gov. Kristi Noem Makes South Dakota 10th State with Transgender Athlete Ban
"It's about allowing biological females in their sex to compete fairly on a level playing field that gives them opportunity for success," Noem said on the bill.
South Dakota Republicans Halt Kristi Noem's Abortion Bill, Shock Governor
Republican lawmakers in the state applauded Noem's bill when it was introduced, but the GOP-led House State Affairs Committee declined to give it a hearing.
Fox Host Confronts Noem on Anti-Abortion Views, Bill Similar to Texas Law
On Friday, Noem announced the text of two anti-abortion bills she aims to pass in South Dakota.
Kristi Noem's Abortion Bill Mimics Texas Law, Has $10K Penalty
Noem's proposal joins other anti-abortion measures recently enacted in South Dakota, including an executive order blocking telemedicine abortions.
State Rep. Says Prayer 'Personal Not Performative' Rejects Gov. Noem's Bill
The bill proposed by Governor Kristi Noem would have required South Dakota schools to provide a moment of silence at the start of each day.
Highway Patrol Under Fire for Investigation Into Car Crash Involving SD AG
Lawmakers in South Dakota have begun to consider impeachment for the attorney general for his involvement in a fatal car crash in September 2020.
South Dakota Could Become 10th State to Ban Transgender Athletes
Students would be forced to compete on sports teams matching the sex listed on their birth certificates "issued at or near the time of the athlete's birth."
Committee Deadlocked on SD Gov. Kristi Noem's Latest Push Against Abortion
A legislative committee decided to push back to next month its decision on whether to require three doctor's visits to obtain abortion pills.
Kristi Noem Pens Bill Blocking CRT in South Dakota Schools, Universities
Critics of the bill say that it has a fundamental misunderstanding of what Critical Race Theory is and that CRT has not been taught in the state.
National Guard Banned From Deployment via Private Funds in New Defense Bill
The ban was included in the bill after South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem accepted $1 million in July to send National Guard troops to the southern U.S. border.
Sherry Bren Felt 'Intimidated' at Meeting Over Noem's Daughter's License
Bren testified in front of lawmakers Tuesday that she felt the application of Noem's daughter to be a real estate appraiser was treated in an unusual manner.
SD Gov. Kristi Noem Wants Moment of Silence at Schools, Hopes for Prayer
The legislation said that the moment should not be seen as religious, but a statement from Noem's office said it's meant to protect prayer in schools.
South Dakota High Court Won't Legalize Pot, Ruling Against 54 Percent Vote
Republican Governor Kristi Noem initiated a legal battle that concluded in the state's highest court on Wednesday.
S. Dakota Might Use COVID Aid on Infrastructure Days After Biden Signs Bill
"These need to be long-term investments, transformational things for our state," said Aaron Schiebe, Governor Kristi Noem's chief of staff.
Kristi Noem's Daughter Says Scrutiny Has Destroyed Real Estate Business
Kassidy Peters said she will be leaving the real estate appraiser business after a legislative inquiry into her license.
South Dakota Governor Credits Lack of Lockdowns With Overdose Death Decline
America saw record-high overdose deaths in the first year of the pandemic, which many experts attribute to isolation, job loss and lack of access to treatment.
South Dakota Lawmakers Seek Subpoenas in Ethics Probe of Gov. Kristi Norm
A committee is looking for details regarding a meeting with Gov. Kristi Noem, her daughter, and key decision-makers for an application her daughter submitted.
South Dakota Governor's Daughter's Real Estate License Under Investigation
Kristi Noem's daughter Kassidy Peters' real estate license is being investigated after they had a meeting with state employees overseeing the application.
GOP-Led Panel Summons Two in Probe Into Noem Meeting Involving Daughter
Secretary of Labor and Regulation Marcia Hultman and former director of the appraiser program, Sherry Bren, were asked to attend a meeting next week.
Kristi Noem Denies Intervening for Daughter's Appraiser License Approval
"I never once asked for special treatment for Kassidy," Noem said. "She is my daughter and I'm proud of her. I raised her to accomplish things on her own."
Lewandowski Out as Noem Adviser, Trump PAC Head After Assault Accusations
GOP donor Trashelle Odom accused Lewandowski of touching her without her permission, making lewd comments and having "stalked" her throughout an event.
Lawmakers, AG to Probe Kristi Noem's Meeting With State Employees, Daughter
The state employees oversaw an agency that moved to reject an application for the South Dakota governor's daughter to become a certified real estate appraiser.
Kristi Noem Says the Media Are 'Trying to Destroy My Children'
Social media users point out the South Dakota governor who dismissed allegations of abuse of power as the press targeting her family had attacked Hunter Biden.
South Dakota Paid Agency Head $200K to Remove Age Discrimination Complaint
Sherry Bren, the 70-year-old head of the Appraiser Certification Program, left the agency in March following a payout to withdraw the complaint.
GOP Governors Press for Meeting With Biden Over 'Emergent Crisis' on Border
GOP governors from 26 states sent a letter to President Joe Biden asking for an imminent meeting to discuss the ongoing situation at the U.S.-Mexico border.
Joe Biden Does U-Turn on Vaccine Mandates
Press Secretary Jen Psaki previously said mask mandates were "not the role of the federal government."
S. Dakota to Ban Delivery Abortion Drugs from Telemedicine, Mail Pharmacies
The state's Republican governor said she banned telemedicine abortion medications through telemedicine and mail pharmacies to protect women's health, but the drugs seldom kill women.
Kristi Noem Orders $9K Desk From State Prison Work Program
The South Dakota Republican Governor fired the director of the state's prison work program in August during a human resources investigation.
Kristi Noem Vows to Fight Vaccine Mandates As South Dakota COVID Cases Soar
Noem said that she would take "every action available" to stop vaccine mandates shortly after the president urged businesses to require their employees get shots.