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2026
This week, lawmakers from across South Dakota returned to Pierre as the 101st Legislative Session began.
Each week at the Capitol brings a different mix of debates, votes, and moments that put the work in perspective.
This week at the Capitol included Senate votes, important policy debates, and time to reflect on the legacy of former legislators.
Each week at the Capitol brings a different mix of debates, votes, and moments that put the work in perspective.
This week in Pierre, much of my time in Senate Health and Human Services focused on a simple question.
If we call something a nutrition program, should it promote nutrition?
2025
The oath of office being administered by Lt. Governor Larry Rhoden
USD Medical Students, Class of 2028 visit the Capitol
Special Visitor! Bo was able to me on the Senate floor and assist Lt. Governor and President of the Senate Tony Venhuizen
With Katie Spatz, 4-H Ambassador in the Senate Chamber
With Senate Page, Bailey Link from Dakota Valley
Main run of the legislative session is done! I love serving in Pierre — but it’s great to be home too!
USD Day at the Capitol with USD President Sheila K. Gestring and the students in the President’s Senior Leadership Institute with Governor Larry Rhoden
The Capitol Building at Night
2024
South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem signs an official proclamation on January 30, 2024 to commemorate the USD School of Medicine’s 50th anniversary and summarize its successes. The Governor is joined by Dr. Susan Anderson, Senator Davis, Dr. Tim Ridgway, Lt. Gov. Larry Rhoden, USD President Sheila K. Gestring, Dr. Lori Hansen, and Representative Chris Kassin.
Sydney visits with USD Health Science students during their visit to the Capitol.
In-between sessions
Work continues outside of the legislative sessions during what is known as the "interim" period. This period refers to the time between the end of one legislative session and the beginning of the next.
During the 2023 interim, Senator Davis is serving on the Interim
Study Committee on Sustainable Models for Long Term Care