Larry Rhoden

Supplementing local resources with approved state assistance will improve response time, saving lives and property.

The desired result is the expansion and integration of pre-apprenticeship programs, creating pathways to registered apprenticeships.

These projects strengthen local communities, support good-paying jobs, and build a strong, diverse economy that is ‘Open for Opportunity,’

In February 2026, South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden signed into law SB 63, establishing a State Office of Apprenticeship within the South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation (DLR).

This investment in Northline Business Park will give local businesses room to grow and help Rapid City compete for new employers,

ensure Rapid City can compete for tomorrow’s jobs, businesses, and investments.

the money would help Mitchell “attract new businesses, create quality jobs, and support long-term economic growth.”

This DOC initiative is a perfect win-win example.

such a warped viewpoint

You walk by faith, not by sight. And that’s what we do. You keep moving forward.

There were times when I really felt like the good Lord was trying to teach me something. And there were times when all I had to rely on was the Scripture: You walk by faith, not by sight. And that’s what we do. You keep moving forward.

I think there’s a lot of wisdom in that. Too many people want a title rather than want to make a difference in serving the state.

I think about that a lot.

Having the moral compass of speaking the truth all the time and putting that ahead of any political agenda is central for me when I talk about my ability to build relationships and bring people together.

I’m not just talking big talk. We’ve delivered results.

South Dakota’s robust economy is driving steady revenue growth, moving our budget in an even stronger direction.

Human life is sacred, and our students deserve to learn what human life looks like even before a baby is born. … By educating our students on the dignity of human life, we will continue to protect the unborn for generations to come.

They are sons and daughters. They are mothers and fathers. People who’ve made mistakes but also have the capacity to change.

At the end of the day, every person in our corrections system is a human being.

This program gives mothers and their children the opportunity to build that foundation from the very beginning.

Our partnership with ICE has delivered strong results, and I look forward to continuing to partner with the Trump Administration as we work to keep South Dakota strong, safe, and free.

We absolutely need somebody that can bring our party together and unify people and move an agenda forward.

He’s right: our recidivism rate is way too high.

This new authority allows us to design and scale apprenticeship models tailored to state needs.