WASHINGTON, June 25 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of Economic Analysis issued the following news release: * * * GDP (Third Estimate), Industries, Corporate Profits, State GDP, and State Personal Income, 1st Quarter 2026 * Real gross domestic product (GDP) increased at an annual rate of 2.1 percent in the first quarter of 2026 (January, February, and March), according to the third estimate released today by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis. In the fourth quarter of 2025, real   more

PIERRE, South Dakota, June 25 -- Gov. Larry Rhoden, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Rhoden Appoints Cassidy Stalley as Seventh Circuit Judge * PIERRE, S.D. - Today, Governor Larry Rhoden announced the appointment of Cassidy Stalley as a circuit judge in the Seventh Circuit, a vacancy created by the appointment of Justice Gusinsky to the state Supreme Court. "Cassidy is a bright, talented, and highly respected professional who is deeply passionate about serving  more

PIERRE, South Dakota, June 25 -- Gov. Larry Rhoden, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Rhoden Welcomes President Trump to Rushmore Fireworks! * President Donald J. Trump announced his attendance at the America 250 Mount Rushmore Fireworks Celebration. Governor Larry Rhoden welcomed him to America's iconic monument of freedom.  "It is my honor to welcome President Trump to the great state of South Dakota - the freest state in a nation founded on the principles of   more

WASHINGTON, June 25 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * The James T. Woods Act Fights Online Child Exploitation That's Sweeping the Nation * BUTLER COUNTY, IOWA - Online child exploitation, sextortion and violent online criminal networks like '764,' which coerce children into violent or suicidal acts, are sweeping the nation, impacting children across all 50 states. Each of the 56 Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) field offices are involved in   more

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, June 24 -- Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway issued the following news release: * * * Missouri Attorney General Hanaway Leads Multi-State Effort to Protect Election Integrity Laws * Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway led a coalition of 23 states in filing an amicus brief in the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals to protect the integrity of our nation's elections. This action, filed in support of Indiana's voter ID law, seeks to preserve the constitu  more

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, June 25 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * NDSU and Sanford Health collaborate on GLP-1 research * Jen Burris NDSU Media Relations 701-936-1202 Jennifer.r.burris@ndsu.edu FARGO, N.D. - NDSU and Sanford Health are launching a research collaboration to evaluate factors that may affect the outcomes of next-generation GLP-1 obesity-management medications. The project is funded by a $210,000 investment from NDSU  more

WASHINGTON, June 25 -- Sen. Mike Rounds, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Rounds to Attend Independence Day Fireworks at Mount Rushmore with President Trump * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) today announced that he will be attending the Independence Day fireworks display at Mount Rushmore alongside President Trump on July 3. "I'm looking forward to attending the fireworks show at Mount Rushmore on July 3 with President Trump," said Rounds. "In South D  more

PIERRE, South Dakota, June 26 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release on June 25, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jackley Issues Opinion Clarifying School Districts Must Follow Competitive Bid Laws to Protect Taxpayers South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announces his office has issued an official opinion clarifying that South Dakota public school districts must follow state competitive bidding and design build procurement laws when entering into   more

VERMILLION, South Dakota, June 25 -- The University of South Dakota posted the following news: * * * USD Introduces the 30 Under 30 Class of 2026 * The annual 30 Under 30 program celebrates young Coyotes whose accomplishments reflect the spirit of USD and highlight the value of a USD education. Selected from a competitive pool of nominees, this year's honorees are advancing their professions, strengthening their communities and inspiring those around them through their dedication and achieve  more

WASHINGTON, June 25 -- The Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee released the following testimony by Agriculture Secretary Brooke L. Rollins from a June 10, 2026, hearing on the oversight of the agency: * * * Chairman Boozman, Ranking Member Klobuchar, and distinguished members of the Committee: I appreciate the opportunity to be before you to provide an update on the Department of Agriculture. I am proud of the work we are doing, under the bold leadership of President Trump, to  more

WASHINGTON, June 25 -- The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs issued the following news release: * * * VA Community Care contributed more than $36B to local economies in FY 2025 * The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs today announced it made more than $36 billion in payments to local healthcare providers across the country in fiscal year 2025 as part of the bipartisan VA MISSION Act. President Trump signed the MISSION Act in 2018 after it passed Congress with widespread bipartisan suppo  more