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Venhuizen sworn in as South Dakota lieutenant governor after legislative confirmation
The South Dakota Legislature voted unanimously on Thursday at the Capitol in Pierre to confirm Tony Venhuizen as the state’s lieutenant governor. Venhuizen, 42, was sworn in shortly afterward. The Sioux Falls Republican’s voice shook momentarily with emotion as he took to the lectern to address the Senate in his first remarks as the body’s
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:
Venhuizen takes oath of office as South Dakota’s new Lt. Gov
House Lawmakers took their turns giving praise to their colleague who has spent over two decades in the political world.
Kristi Noem joins Trump's cabinet, Larry Rhoden is the new South Dakota governor
Gov. Larry Rhoden received Kristi Noem's official resignation as South Dakota governor on Saturday as she joined the Trump administration.
South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden taps Sioux Falls lawmaker for lieutenant governor role
Gov. Larry Rhoden said he chose Tony Venhuizen as lieutenant governor for his knowledge of the Legislature and experience in the executive branch.
Larry Rhoden officially becomes Governor of South Dakota
Rhoden is now the 34th Governor of South Dakota pursuant to Article 4 Section 6 of the South Dakota Constitution. Details on the succession and swearing-in ceremony have yet to be announced.
Rhoden sworn in as South Dakota’s new governor, makes staffing changes
The gubernatorial transition comes after Kristi Noem was confirmed as the next Department of Homeland Security Secretary following a Senate vote on Saturday morning.
Can you recognize South Dakota’s new governor?
South Dakota voters are going through their own period of adjustment as Larry Rhoden settles into his new job as governor. Many voters, especially those who live on the east side of the state, are still unfamiliar with the longtime West River politician.
South Dakota Legislature confirms Venhuizen as lieutenant governor
Gov. Larry Rhoden announced state House Representative Tony Venhuizen from Sioux Falls as his Lieutenant Governor pick during a news conference Wednesday morning.
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.
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Kristi Noem to be next secretary of homeland security, confirmed by Senate vote
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