The South Dakota 2026 Legislative Session got off to a great start with Governor Larry Rhoden signing his first bill of the session. HB 1044 appropriates funding for the state's Rural Health Transformation Plan. I recognize the importance of quality healthcare in our rural communities and am proud to be part of the process to improve it by supporting this game-changing plan.

I joined hundreds of industry members, legislators, and Governor Larry Rhoden to celebrate tourism at the Governor's Conference on Tourism in Pierre on January 20-22.