Rapid City, S.D. (July 17, 2025) – The South Dakota Freedom Caucus applauds Governor Larry Rhoden and 11 America-First governors for signing a letter to USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins supporting the National Farm Security Action Plan. This bold initiative protects U.S. farmland from foreign adversaries, including banning future purchases of agricultural land by foreign nationals and clawing back existing holdings—a critical step to defending our food supply and national security.
By aligning with the Trump administration’s USDA plan, it will demonstrate that American land belongs in American hands and NOT in the pockets of foreign investors.
The Freedom Caucus urges South Dakotans and policymakers alike to back these farmland protections. We commend Governor Rhoden’s decision to sign this letter and call on other federal lawmakers to follow his example by supporting the National Farm Security Action Plan.
Read the latest updates from the SD Freedom Caucus and find out why folks across the nation are watching what we’re doing here in South Dakota.
"This is a strong first step, and the fight for the unborn is far from over." - Chair Phil Jensen PIERRE, S.D. — The South Dakota Freedom Caucus applauds Governor Larry Rhoden for his decisive action in defense of unborn life. At a time when the abortion industry is...
PIERRE, S.D. — The South Dakota Freedom Caucus commends Governor Larry Rhoden by not recommending the usual, de facto increases in government salaries at a time when the taxpayers are struggling. However, parts of the Governor’s address the caucus called "deeply...
As President Trump Prioritizes American Innovation, Freedom Caucus Urges South Dakota to Embrace Entrepreneurship Without Government Intervention PIERRE, S.D. — As President Donald Trump continues to advance American technological leadership through executive action,...
Rapid City, S.D. (September 19, 2025) – The South Dakota Freedom Caucus commends Governor Rhoden for calling for a major policy reform task force to address long-overdue changes within the Department of Corrections. Reform is urgently needed, and we fully support this...
The Freedom Caucus has witnessed turmoil over the past 9 months with the Department of Corrections. The legislature rejected an $825 Million dollar prison bill just 6 months ago, the Secretary of Corrections has recently resigned. Additionally, almost two dozen house...
Rapid City, S.D. (August 13, 2025) – The South Dakota Freedom Caucus is calling attention to serious violations involving non-compliant election equipment in Lincoln, Pennington, Davison, and Minnehaha Counties—equipment that may violate South Dakota Codified Laws...
Rapid City, S.D. (July 23, 2025) – The South Dakota Freedom Caucus calls for immediate action from Secretary of State Monae Johnson for neglecting the statutory mandate under HB 1062 (effective March 31, 2025) to make the statewide voter registration file publicly...
"This is a strong first step, and the fight for the unborn is far from over." - Chair Phil Jensen PIERRE, S.D. — The South Dakota Freedom Caucus applauds Governor Larry Rhoden for his decisive action in defense of unborn life. At a time when the abortion industry is...
PIERRE, S.D. — The South Dakota Freedom Caucus commends Governor Larry Rhoden by not recommending the usual, de facto increases in government salaries at a time when the taxpayers are struggling. However, parts of the Governor’s address the caucus called "deeply...
As President Trump Prioritizes American Innovation, Freedom Caucus Urges South Dakota to Embrace Entrepreneurship Without Government Intervention PIERRE, S.D. — As President Donald Trump continues to advance American technological leadership through executive action,...
Rapid City, S.D. (September 19, 2025) – The South Dakota Freedom Caucus commends Governor Rhoden for calling for a major policy reform task force to address long-overdue changes within the Department of Corrections. Reform is urgently needed, and we fully support this...
