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Noem delivers top‑10 State of the State and signals possible departure to federal post
Summary
Gov. Kristi Noem used the 100th legislative session State of the State to recap priorities in a top‑10 format, promote education savings accounts and workforce initiatives, highlight disaster response and public‑safety accomplishments, and reference a likely nomination to lead the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
Gov. Kristi Noem delivered the State of the State address to a joint session of the South Dakota Legislature, praising the state’s economy, public safety and rural values while previewing policy priorities for the coming session and referencing a potential move to a federal post.
Noem opened by framing her remarks as a “top 10” list of reasons South Dakota is an example to the nation, and repeatedly noted that she may soon leave the governor’s office if confirmed for a federal appointment. “This may well be the last opportunity that I have to introduce the governor,” Lieutenant Governor Larry Rhoden said when introducing Noem. In the address, Noem told lawmakers she had been asked to…
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