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Mar
06

South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden Signs Landmark Bill Restricting Eminent Domain for CO2 Pipelines

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 6th, 2025 For media inquiries, please contact: Chase Jensen, Senior Organizer, Dakota Rural Action 605-277-3730, chase@dakotarural.org South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden Signs Landmark Bill Restricting Eminent Domain for CO2 Pipelines PIERRE, SD – In a historic victory for landowners and citizen advocacy, South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden has signed HB 1052 into law, banning the use…

Mar
03

DRA Staff Director Frank James Announces Retirement

Dakota Rural Action’s long-time director, Frank James, will be stepping away from his role with the organization at the end of April. Frank has been an integral part of DRA…

Nov
06

South Dakota Voters Reject Referred Law 21, Protecting Local Control

60% of South Dakotans sided with landowners, who called out RL 21 as “Summit’s Bill of Rights” and a danger to local communities Pierre – South Dakota voters decisively rejected…

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South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden Signs Landmark Bill Restricting Eminent Domain for CO2 Pipelines

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South Dakota Voters Reject Referred Law 21, Protecting Local Control

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