Larry Rhoden, South Dakota

Larry Rhoden gave his first address to the South Dakota Legislature as governor. Read it here
South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden delivered his first joint address to the South Dakota Legislature as governor on Tuesday. His full speech is here:
South Dakota executive deck shuffled amid Larry Rhoden's succession to governor
Amid Larry Rhoden's succession to South Dakota governor, several executive staffers under former Gov. Kristi Noem were shuffled into new roles.
Governor Rhoden vows to keep South Dakota "strong, safe and free"
Rhoden emphasized that his leadership will focus on keeping South Dakota "strong, safe, and free." While not presenting a separate budget, he acknowledged concerns regarding certain aspects of the proposed budget and expressed intent to address those issues collaboratively.
Who is South Dakota’s new governor, Larry Rhoden?
Seven Democratic senators voted to confirm South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem (R) as the head of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), allowing her to lead an agency that will be paramount to President Trump’s plan to crack down on illegal immigration during his second White House term.
Larry Rhoden sworn in as 34th governor of South Dakota in private ceremony
Rhoden, previously the lieutenant governor of South Dakota under former Gov. Kristi Noem, officially succeeded to governor of South Dakota during a private swearing-in ceremony Monday. The new governor was joined by members of his family, Democrat and Republican leaders from both state chambers, and several prominent state leaders and employees.
Larry Rhoden takes oath of office to be South Dakota's 34th Governor
Governor Rhoden grew up as a rancher in Meade County and served in the South Dakota National Guard from 1978 to 1985. He has stated that said experience has prepared him to tackle the most pressing issue that South Dakotans face. Republican State Senator Helene Duhamel of district 32 in Rapid City gave her remarks while congratulating Rhoden.
Noem resigns as South Dakota governor, Rhoden takes over
Kristi Noem has resigned as governor of South Dakota after her confirmation by the U.S. Senate as Secretary of Homeland Security. The governor's office said on Saturday Larry Rhoden received Noem’s resignation as governor and succeeded to the office of governor of South Dakota.
Kristi Noem resigns, Larry Rhoden succeeds to office of South Dakota governor
Gov. Larry Rhoden received Kristi Noem's official resignation as South Dakota governor on Saturday as she joined the Trump administration.
Larry Rhoden receives Kristi Noem's letter of resignation; becomes 34th Governor of South Dakota
Larry Rhoden succeeded Kristi Noem as Governor of South Dakota on Saturday. He received Noem's letter of resignation upon her confirmation as the next U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security, also on Saturday.
Rhoden commits to new prison and school choice in first speech as governor
South Dakota Republican Gov. Larry Rhoden didn’t unveil any new proposals in his first gubernatorial address to state ...
LIVE: Rhoden delivers address to legislature in joint session Tuesday
Governor Larry Rhoden is set to address the South Dakota legislature for the first time as governor on Tuesday.
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Rhoden focused on legislative session, not potential gubernatorial campaign in 2026
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Puppy rescue; Rhoden to Gov; Mild temps
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Larry Rhoden to take Oath of Office today
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Rhoden: Not naming Lieutenant Governor Tuesday
The person that replaces new South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden wasn’t named Tuesday in Rhoden’s address to a joint session of the South Dakota Legislature.  Rhoden said ...
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Legislative leaders look ahead to Rhoden administration
For South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden, the feeling of holding his office is, at least for now, a bit different. “It seems ...