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Pierre, SD – Americans for Prosperity-South Dakota (AFP-SD) marked Tax Day by issuing a fresh call for the Legislature to pass a tax transparency bill and increase accountability in the Mount Rushmore state. Truth in taxation – part of the Rushmore Roadmap agenda – is AFP-SD’s belief that property owners and taxpayers should be given detailed information by tax authorities outlining the impact of any proposed increases. This legislative initiative […]
Washington, D.C. — Americans for Prosperity-South Dakota (AFP-SD) convened with the state’s congressional delegation in Washington, D.C. this week to highlight both the Rushmore Roadmap agenda for the state and AFP’s broader work around affordability on the national stage. The chapter brought its grassroots perspective from the ground directly to lawmakers, while also sharing AFP’s goals for 2026 to lower the cost of living for every American. AFP-SD State Director Jennifer Beving gave the following statement: “We […]
Pierre, SD — Americans for Prosperity-South Dakota (AFP-SD) was on hand as Governor Larry Rhoden signed South Dakota’s REINS Act into law on Thursday, officially codifying stronger legislative oversight for new regulatory proposals. The signing comes a little over a week following the REINS Act’s successful passage out of the State Legislature. AFP-SD State Director Jennifer Beving released the following statement: “South Dakotans can […]
Pierre, SD — Americans for Prosperity–South Dakota (AFP–SD) declared victory after the state’s REINS Act cleared the State Legislature in a final vote Tuesday evening, bringing more legislative oversight to the state’s regulatory processes. The REINS Act successfully cleared both chambers in the State Legislature, sailing through the State House with only one “Nay” in the final vote. This followed AFP-SD’s tireless work to educate lawmakers and the public on […]
Pierre, SD — Americans for Prosperity–South Dakota (AFP–SD) continued its 2026 grassroots engagement momentum with two back-to-back property tax-focused town halls over President’s Day weekend. Gov. Larry Rhoden joined AFP-SD for the events in Sioux Falls and Dakota Dunes to hear input from regular South Dakotans as the legislature continues the debate on how to alleviate the strain of property taxes in the Mount […]
Pierre, SD — Americans for Prosperity–South Dakota (AFP–SD) criticized lawmakers for voting to defeat Senate Bill 85, which would require school boards to obtain local taxpayer approval before opting out of statutory property tax limits. “Legislators took a step in the wrong direction by voting against SB 85. Taxpayers deserve a direct say in how they are taxed, especially when […]
Pierre, SD — Americans for Prosperity–South Dakota (AFP–SD) commended state lawmakers for publicly unveiling the state’s version of the Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny (REINS) Act, filed as Senate Bill (SB) 133. AFP-SD State Director Jennifer Beving applauded Senator Sue Peterson for introducing the bill and encouraged the legislature to promptly consider it. “South Dakota has always been a top state for low regulations, […]
Pierre, SD — Americans for Prosperity–South Dakota (AFP–SD) hosted more than two dozen South Dakota lawmakers for a dinner Tuesday evening that focused on the need to swiftly pass the Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny (REINS) Act. The REINS Act would establish a new legislative approval process for any proposed regulation with serious economic […]
Pierre, SD — Americans for Prosperity–South Dakota (AFP–SD) responded to Governor Larry Rhoden’s State of the State Address on Tuesday while also announcing its own policy plans for 2026. As the governor delivered his remarks, AFP-SD rolled out its priorities for the 2026 legislative session. Those priorities – detailed in AFP-SD’s Rushmore Roadmap plan – represent […]
