PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Tuesday(the first day of the 2026 legislative session), Governor Larry Rhoden delivered his first State of the State Address since becoming Governor in February of 2025.
Governor Rhoden described the theme of his address.
We’ll break this down by address the three themes separately.
Strong:
Governor Rhoden unveiled his plans to address property taxes.
Rhoden talks about a plan to address apprentices in South Dakota.
Rhoden also addressed the issue of economic development.
Rhoden discussed his views on the Governor’s use of the futures fund.
Rhoden talks about the role of the GRIT Task Force.
Safe:
Governor Rhoden discuss Operation Prairie Thunder.
Rhoden looks to expand that in 2026.
Rhoden also address adding security to law enforcement and legislators.
Free:
Governor Rhoden reiterates that South Dakota is the freest state in the country.
Rhoden looks to address abortion pills and some of the advertisement that was done recently promoting that.
Rhoden talks about plans to protect the 2nd Amendment(The right to bear arms).
Rhoden also address freedom in terms of education.
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