Governor Daugaard's Weekly Columns

May 15, 2013

A column by Gov. Dennis Daugaard:

Infinite Variety in South Dakota Read more . . .

Apr 23, 2013

Governor's Column

Earth Day Is Reason To Celebrate Stewardship In Agriculture Read more . . .

Apr 17, 2013

Governor's Column

State Trade Mission To China Read more . . .

Apr 10, 2013

Governor's column

Spring Cleaning For State Government Read more . . .

Mar 27, 2013

A column by Gov. Dennis Daugaard

April 1— A Time for Cost Savings Read more . . .

Mar 18, 2013

A column by Gov. Dennis Daugaard

South Dakota Can Take Pride in Successful Legislative Session Read more . . .

Feb 20, 2013

Eroding Our Broad Tax Base

A column by Gov. Dennis Daugaard Read more . . .

Feb 04, 2013

Governor's Column, Support Military Families

Last year, I had the opportunity to join a Department of Defense trip to Kuwait and Afghanistan to visit South Dakota troops who were serving in those countries. Read more . . .

Jan 23, 2013

Outdoor Heritage Projects, by Gov. Dennis Daugaard

A column by Gov. Dennis Daugaard Read more . . .

Jan 16, 2013

Governor's Column, Working Together to Improve Public Safety

Working Together To Improve Public Safety Read more . . .

Dec 03, 2012

Governor's Column

A column by Gov. Dennis Daugaard Read more . . .

Oct 01, 2012

Great News For South Dakota Students

A column by Gov. Dennis Daugaard Read more . . .

Sep 18, 2012

A column by Gov. Dennis Daugaard

South Dakota Best-Run State Read more . . .

Sep 07, 2012

Interpreting the ACT

A column by Gov. Dennis Daugaard Read more . . .

Aug 29, 2012

A Column by Gov. Dennis Daugaard

There’s Nothing Quite Like The State Fair Read more . . .

Aug 27, 2012

Governor's Column

Smart On Crime Read more . . .

Aug 16, 2012

Governor's Column

Investing in Ellsworth Read more . . .

Aug 01, 2012

A column by Gov. Dennis Daugaard

Necessary Federal Cuts Will Cost South Dakota Read more . . .

Jul 27, 2012

The Drought Task Force

A column by Gov. Dennis Daugaard: Read more . . .

Jul 18, 2012

Protecting Your Tax Dollars

A column by Gov. Dennis Daugaard Read more . . .

Jul 13, 2012

Getting People Back To Work

A column by Gov. Dennis Daugaard Read more . . .

Jun 19, 2012

Governor's column

A column by Gov. Dennis Daugaard: South Dakota Agriculture Means Business Read more . . .

Jun 12, 2012

A Column from Gov. Dennis Daugaard: Clearer Skies in South Dakota

South Dakota has one of the top ten fastest growing economies in the country. As we all know, a strong, thriving economy is the key to increasing our tax base and paying for important government services: education, law enforcement, and caring for those who cannot care for themselves. Read more . . .

May 24, 2012

Governor's column

Remembering Bill and Jim Read more . . .

May 21, 2012

A column from Gov. Dennis Daugaard: Congratulations, Graduates

The month of May brings graduation ceremonies at all levels of education across South Dakota. Read more . . .

Apr 30, 2012

Governor's Column

A column from Gov. Dennis Daugaard: Lessons From Kuwait and Afghanistan Read more . . .

Apr 15, 2012

Governor's Column

Every Day is Earth Day in South Dakota Read more . . .

Mar 07, 2012

Governor's Column

A column from Gov. Dennis Daugaard Read more . . .

Feb 24, 2012

A column from Gov. Dennis Daugaard

Strengthening Rural Health in South Dakota Read more . . .

Feb 01, 2012

A column from Gov. Dennis Daugaard

In my Jan. 10 State of the State address, I proposed $3,500 bonuses to middle and high school math and science teachers, beginning in the 2013-2014 school year. The proposal attempts to address challenges faced in South Dakota. Read more . . .

Jan 19, 2012

Governor's column

Remembering Bill Janklow, a column from Gov. Dennis Daugaard: Read more . . .

Dec 27, 2011

Governor's Column

Year in review, by Gov. Dennis Daugaard Read more . . .

Dec 06, 2011

A column from Gov. Dennis Daugaard

On Tuesday, I presented my budget for the State of South Dakota in Fiscal Year 2013 (FY2013). This proposal will fund necessary state government services and special appropriations for the fiscal period beginning July 1, 2012, and ending June 30, 2013. Read more . . .

Nov 17, 2011

A New Face For State Government, by Gov. Dennis Daugaard

On Nov. 15, South Dakota’s state government gained a new face. We didn’t change the State Seal or our State Flag. We didn’t remodel the Capitol or add a fifth likeness to Mount Rushmore. Instead, we redesigned the state’s website - SD.GOV Read more . . .

Oct 26, 2011

Governor's Column

BE HEARD ON MISSOURI RIVER MANAGEMENT Read more . . .

Oct 14, 2011

PHEASANT HUNTING SEASON, by Gov. Dennis Daugaard

Fall is here and South Dakotans are geared up for another season of pheasant hunting. Read more . . .

Oct 05, 2011

A column by Gov. Dennis Daugaard

BUSINESS RETENTION AND EXPANSION: Read more . . .

Sep 16, 2011

Governor's Column

BETTER GOVERNMENT INITIATIVE, by Gov. Dennis Daugaard Read more . . .

Sep 12, 2011

A column by Gov. Dennis Daugaard

9/11/01, Looking Back Read more . . .

Aug 31, 2011

South Dakota State Fair, By Gov. Dennis Daugaard

South Dakota State Fair, By Gov. Dennis Daugaard Read more . . .

Aug 25, 2011

Black Hills Forest Initiative, by Gov. Dennis Daugaard

For many years and many people, the Black Hills is a special place. Read more . . .

Aug 19, 2011

Remembering Those Who Serve, by Gov. Dennis Daugaard

The past few months have seen many losses to South Dakota among public servants. It is with heavy hearts that South Dakotans remember those who have fallen in the line of duty. Read more . . .

Aug 08, 2011

Suggestions For The Federal Government, by Gov. Dennis Daugaard:

Quite a bit of media attention was given to the recent debt-ceiling debate. It brought to mind some things that need changing, in my opinion. Read more . . .

Jul 29, 2011

Balanced Budget, the South Dakota Way, by Gov. Dennis Daugaard:

As of June 30, 2011, the state of South Dakota finished fiscal year 2011 with a structurally balanced budget. Read more . . .

Jul 21, 2011

Good News for South Dakota, by Gov. Dennis Daugaard:

When many states are still struggling to recover from tough economic times, South Dakota has much good economic development news to share. Read more . . .

Jul 14, 2011

John Sutherland and the Capital Election Fights, by Gov. Dennis Daugaard

An historical marker was recently dedicated in Pierre to honor John T. Sutherland, the leader of all three successful election campaigns in which the South Dakotans selected Pierre to be the State Capital. Read more . . .

Jul 08, 2011

The Black Hills Playhouse, by Gov. Dennis Daugaard

The Black Hills Playhouse is one of South Dakotas proudest examples of living history, fine art, and the fruits of perseverance. Read more . . .

Jun 29, 2011

Summer in South Dakota, by Gov. Dennis Daugaard

Even though we had a long winter and a wild spring, summer has officially arrived. We owe it to ourselves to enjoy the blessings that summertime brings Read more . . .

Jun 23, 2011

Governor’s Ag Development Summit, by Gov. Dennis Daugaard

Agriculture is South Dakota’s No. 1 industry. Our state climate and soils are well-suited for production agriculture, and so are our people. Keeping a farm or ranch alive involves hard work and resolve. Whether the job requires a calving check at 3 a.m. during a February blizzard or 17 straight hours in a combine, South Dakota’s agriculture producers work hard to put food on the plates of their families and ours. Read more . . .

May 13, 2011

First Lady Encourages Students To Read, by Gov. Dennis Daugaard

Over the past several weeks, I have been traveling to schools around the state to encourage reading. I am reading to the classes, encouraging them to read on their own, and collecting used books for other students to enjoy. Read more . . .