State of South Dakota secondary Archives: on Technology
Billie Sutton:
Investment in infrastructure is one measure to grow economy
Entrepreneurs and small business owners are the heart of rural South Dakota communities. Billie will work to make South Dakota the best state for entrepreneurs with a welcoming environment for new ventures and start-ups;
he'll build that atmosphere with investments in infrastructure, broadband connection, and an equipped labor pool. Talented residents--not government--are what drive growth and development.
Source: 2018 South Dakota governor candidate website SuttonForSD.com
May 2, 2018
Brian Bengs:
Congress can't ignore impact of automation on job market
Rapid advancements in automated intelligence and artificial intelligence technology are posed to fundamentally change the U.S. job market within the next 10 to 20 years. The increased productivity and cost reduction of automation is obviously
quite appealing to business but Congress cannot simply ignore the likely impact on our economy and society. I will work proactively with business and labor leaders to develop innovative policies that smooth the transition.
Source: 2022 South Dakota Senate campaign website BengsForSenate.com
Mar 15, 2022
Dennis Daugaard:
Secure $29M for deep underground lab
I would like to update you on developments at the Sanford Underground Lab. Biology and geology experiments are already being conducted at the lab and nearly all of our state universities are participating. More experiments are preparing to commence this
year. $29 million in funding is being withheld by the NSF [due to land issues]. I will keep working to secure this funding so the lab can continue to operate while a new agreement is reached, securing the deep underground lab for our state and our nation
Source: 2011 South Dakota State of the State Address
Jan 11, 2011
Dennis Daugaard:
E-Government: government online, not standing in line
The "Better Government" initiative [includes] the implementation of e-Government. You may have heard me say this in the past, but it bears repeating. In our digital age, state government's motto should be "online, not standing in line."
For example, the Department of Revenue has installed self-service terminals throughout the state to make it easier for citizens to renew their vehicle license tags.
The Bureau of Human Resources has moved to an entirely electronic system for announcing job openings and accepting applications.
In the past year, the Bureau of Information and Telecommunications has worked with agencies to complete 22 different
e-Government projects, and have another 40 more in process. These efforts will make government more efficient and more accessible to our citizens. That is what good stewardship is about. We run state government efficiently to benefit the people we serve.
Source: South Dakota 2013 State of the State Address
Jan 8, 2013
Dennis Daugaard:
Online retailers should voluntarily remit sales tax
Sales tax continues to run below even revised projections. Overall revenue is down another $5.8 million. The farm economy is one reason for weakness in the sales tax, and another reason is the continued growth in online sales. Many online retailers do
not collect and remit sales tax. The state has taken several steps over the years to try to collect more
of that tax. The Department of Revenue reached out to many online retailers to encourage them to remit tax. Today, I am pleased to announce that the state has reached an agreement with Amazon to collect and remit state and local sales taxes in
South Dakota. Amazon is a leading online merchant, growing every year by double digits. Their decision to collect sales tax doesn't solve the sales tax issue for online purchases, but it's a big step in the right direction.
Source: 2017 State of the State address to South Dakota Legislature
Jan 10, 2017
Kristi Noem:
We have a chance to lead the nation in cybersecurity
One important and emerging sector is cybersecurity. In May 2019, the Economic Development Administration awarded a $1.46 million-dollar grant to Dakota State University to help establish a high-speed research network. We have a chance to
lead the nation in cybersecurity. We must remember to train not only this workforce, but also to attract or create new companies here in South Dakota. Let's keep our graduates, at home, with great jobs and a way of life they love.
Source: 2020 South Dakota State of the State address
Jan 14, 2020
Kristi Noem:
Finish connecting the state with broadband
I am proposing that we invest to finish connecting the state with broadband. Even the most remote communities across our state should be provided the tools they need to be connected. There are still 135,000 South Dakotans without high-speed broadband
access that meets the needs of the 21st Century. A state investment, coupled with industry funding and federal grants, is enough to get the job done.
Source: 2021 State of the State Address to South Dakota legislature
Jan 12, 2021
William Janklow:
Continue funding computers in schools
In education, it's a battle this year like it's been every other year [to stop] people that want to take that technology money away. Please don't take it away. What is it that's unique about South Dakota? It has been done from the state level and 100%
funded. It is ubiquitous. If you'll remember when we were talking back in 1995 on where we were going with technology, one of the most important points was that we would make sure that all the kids had equal access to the same technology in South Dakota.
Source: State-of-the-State Address to South Dakota House
Jan 9, 2001
Mike Rounds:
Allow Medicare to pay for AI-enabled clinical devices
[On Artificial Intelligence]: "Medicare patients deserve access to the life-changing care that artificial intelligence-enabled devices can offer," said Rounds in a prepared statement. "There is currently no clear Medicare payment system for these
devices, meaning that it can take years to be approved and paid out by Medicare accurately. This legislation would create that system, improving diagnoses and encouraging the adoption of AI devices in clinical settings."
Source: AuntMinnie.com, "A.I.", on 2026 South Dakota Senate race
Apr 10, 2025
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