Rhoden

Pierre, SD — In a move lauded by advocates of government transparency, South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden recently signed into legislature a new bill that significantly amends the state’s open meeting laws. This legislation is intended to augment public access to official meetings and enhance governmental transparency across the state. Under the new laws, officially known as Senate Bill 128, governmental agencies are required to provide detailed minutes of their meetings. These minutes are to be posted online within 10 business days, ensuring they are accessible to the public. Unlike previous stipulations that allowed for … Read more