FOIA Number: SD-GOV-22-0589

South Dakota Judge Rejects Gov. Noem’s Efforts to Block Transparency in American Oversight’s Public Records Lawsuit

January 12, 2023
The office of Gov. Kristi Noem has failed in its effort to dismiss a lawsuit to enforce the public’s right to know about the governor’s travel expenses, including those from several trips to partisan events.

Complaint: American Oversight v. South Dakota Office of the Governor and DLR — Gov. Noem’s Travel Expense Records and Specific Legal Costs

September 20, 2022
Lawsuit filed against the South Dakota Office of the Governor and South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation seeking the release of Gov. Kristi Noem’s travel expense records as well as records concerning legal costs from the alleged forced retirement of a state employee.

American Oversight Sues South Dakota Governor for Records of Noem’s Expenses

September 20, 2022
The lawsuit seeks information related to Noem’s travel expenses as well as any legal costs from the alleged forced retirement of a state employee.

Records Request to South Dakota Governor Seeking Out-of-State Trip Costs

June 13, 2022
Records request to the South Dakota Governor seeking records related to costs of out-of-state travel.

Rejection from South Dakota Governor Regarding Out-of State Trip Costs

June 6, 2022
The South Dakota Governor rejected American Oversight’s request for records related to costs for out-of-state travel.