Quantcast

Central South Dakota News

Tuesday, March 25, 2025

Local Government News

Local Government

In 2022, Buffalo County ranks seventh among South Dakota counties for government transfer income per capita at $15,128

In 2022, residents of Buffalo County received an average of $15,128 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it seventh highest in South Dakota.

By Central South Dakota News | Mar 24, 2025

Local Government

Senator Rounds calls for commission on violent crimes on reservations

U.S. Senator Mike Rounds has called for the establishment of a "Violent Crime Reduction Commission" to address the issue of violent crime on reservations.

By Central South Dakota News | Mar 24, 2025

Latest News

Medium 0hnhlyuuc9xj2udn55epo7xz58bs

Local Government

Hughes County: Residents received $25.31 million per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

By Central South Dakota News | Mar 24, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 2.2% of income in Hughes County, providing an average of $1,431 per capita to residents.

Medium 0hnhlyuuc9xj2udn55epo7xz58bs

Local Government

Beadle County: Medicaid dependency reached 3.3% in 2022

By Central South Dakota News | Mar 23, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 3.3% of income in Beadle County, providing an average of $1,945 per capita to residents.

Medium 0hnhlyuuc9xj2udn55epo7xz58bs

Local Government

Jones County: Income Maintenance made up 2% of total income in 2022

By Central South Dakota News | Mar 22, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 2% of income in Jones County, providing an average of $1,594 per capita to residents.

Medium 0hnhlyuuc9xj2udn55epo7xz58bs

Local Government

Sully County: Income Maintenance transfers accounted for 0.7% of income in 2022

By Central South Dakota News | Mar 21, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 0.7% of income in Sully County, providing an average of $755 per capita to residents.

Medium xqpp2lofzyvt7k9dpbxde72qv8gm

Local Government

Deliver for Democracy Act reintroduced to aid rural newspaper delivery

By Central South Dakota News | Mar 20, 2025

U.S. Senators Mike Rounds and Peter Welch have reintroduced the Deliver for Democracy Act, aiming to support rural newspaper delivery by encouraging reliable service from the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) and limiting rate increases.

Medium 0hnhlyuuc9xj2udn55epo7xz58bs

Local Government

Hyde County: Residents received $1.65 million per capita from Income Maintenance transfers in 2022

By Central South Dakota News | Mar 20, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 1.7% of income in Hyde County, providing an average of $1,390 per capita to residents.

Medium xqpp2lofzyvt7k9dpbxde72qv8gm

Local Government

Senator Rounds seeks clarity from USDA on disaster aid eligibility

By Central South Dakota News | Mar 19, 2025

U.S. Senator Mike Rounds has called on the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to establish clear crop insurance requirements for disaster assistance programs.

Medium 0hnhlyuuc9xj2udn55epo7xz58bs

Local Government

Campbell County: Income Maintenance dependency reached 1.4% in 2022

By Central South Dakota News | Mar 19, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 1.4% of income in Campbell County, providing an average of $1,177 per capita to residents.

Medium 0hnhlyuuc9xj2udn55epo7xz58bs

Local Government

Mellette County: Income Maintenance made up 8.1% of total income in 2022

By Central South Dakota News | Mar 18, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 8.1% of income in Mellette County, providing an average of $3,689 per capita to residents.

Medium 0hnhlyuuc9xj2udn55epo7xz58bs

Local Government

Todd County residents received $15,184 per capita in government transfers in 2022, ranking fifth in South Dakota

By Central South Dakota News | Mar 17, 2025

In 2022, residents of Todd County received an average of $15,184 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it fifth highest in South Dakota.

Medium 0hnhlyuuc9xj2udn55epo7xz58bs

Local Government

Buffalo County: Income Maintenance transfers accounted for 13.8% of income in 2022

By Central South Dakota News | Mar 17, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 13.8% of income in Buffalo County, providing an average of $4,882 per capita to residents.

Medium 0hnhlyuuc9xj2udn55epo7xz58bs

Local Government

Faulk County: Residents received $2.45 million per capita from Income Maintenance transfers in 2022

By Central South Dakota News | Mar 16, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 1.3% of income in Faulk County, providing an average of $1,154 per capita to residents.

Medium 0hnhlyuuc9xj2udn55epo7xz58bs

Local Government

Aurora County: Income Maintenance dependency reached 2.2% in 2022

By Central South Dakota News | Mar 15, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 2.2% of income in Aurora County, providing an average of $1,288 per capita to residents.

Medium xqpp2lofzyvt7k9dpbxde72qv8gm

Local Government

Rounds and Smith introduce bill for rural telemental healthcare expansion

By Central South Dakota News | Mar 14, 2025

U.S. Senators Mike Rounds and Tina Smith have reintroduced the Home-Based Telemental Health Care Act of 2025, aiming to expand mental health resources in rural areas.

Medium 0hnhlyuuc9xj2udn55epo7xz58bs

Local Government

Jerauld County: Income Maintenance made up 2.1% of total income in 2022

By Central South Dakota News | Mar 14, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 2.1% of income in Jerauld County, providing an average of $1,555 per capita to residents.

Medium xqpp2lofzyvt7k9dpbxde72qv8gm

Local Government

Rounds introduces bill extending emergency reporting deadline for tribal healthcare

By Central South Dakota News | Mar 13, 2025

U.S. Senators Mike Rounds and Catherine Cortez Masto have reintroduced a bill to extend the reporting deadline for Indian Health Service (IHS) patients who receive emergency care outside of IHS facilities.

Medium 0hnhlyuuc9xj2udn55epo7xz58bs

Local Government

McPherson County: Income Maintenance transfers accounted for 2% of income in 2022

By Central South Dakota News | Mar 13, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 2% of income in McPherson County, providing an average of $1,459 per capita to residents.

Medium 0hnhlyuuc9xj2udn55epo7xz58bs

Local Government

Potter County: Residents received $2.3 million per capita from Income Maintenance transfers in 2022

By Central South Dakota News | Mar 12, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 1.1% of income in Potter County, providing an average of $943 per capita to residents.