Welcome to Government Watch SD!

We are a media source directly by and for the taxpayers of South Dakota so our voice and perspective can be heard, exercising the full scope of our First Amendment rights, without censorship or filters and free from intimidation to be silent. 

“Under God, The People Rule.”

PREPARE FOR THE 2024 ELECTION

Our home page is dedicated to having as much info as possible at your fingertips all in one place concerning state level elections for 2024.  We start with our various video series’ on our Rumble Channel that houses interviews with candidates and also Campaign Finance Connections, which reveals who’s funding these candidates and see if it aligns with their message/promises to voters.  We have a plethora of other videos there too and more in the works so stay tuned and visit often!  Scroll down to find the ballot initiatives and read up on what they’re all about.

RUMBLE PODCAST VIDEO SERIES BY CATEGORY

More categories are on the way! Check back often!

CAMPAIGN FINANCE CONNECTIONS: CANDIDATES PER DISTRICT

This series covers who’s funding candidates to see if their campaign promises match who is funding them.  We sure discover some doozies!

CAMPAIGN FINANCE CONNECTIONS: PACS

This video series focuses on PACs that are made to fund preferred  candidates.  SD has great ones that back true servants of the people, and others that seem to back big business, rinos, etc. Either way, let’s see who’s funding them so we know the truth, since….money doesn’t lie!

CITIZEN INTERVIEWS

This section is for all the citizens sharing what they learned, experienced and their story in general.  I came away from these conversations being more informed, enlightened and encouraged because of the caliber of people that are here in SD, and I hope you are encouraged, too. 

OUR OPINION ON HOW TO VOTE IN NOVEMBER:
Below, we share our opinion and how we will vote on these issues in November.  We hope you’ll get informed on both sides of the issue and form your own opinions as well. 

2024 CANDIDATES + BALLOT INITIATIVES/MEASURES INFORMATION

Be a truly INFORMED voter at the ballot box this November! Read up on the various issues on the ballot for you to vote on as well as candidates. 

STATE HOUSE & SENATE CANDIDATES

CLICK HERE TO SEE THE LIST OF THE CANDIDATES FOR 2024

Voting Records, Legislative Scorecards & More

This page houses info concerning scorecards, voting records, campaign/candidate finance records, election integrity research, and more!

SD SECRETARY OF STATE BALLOT QUESTIONS INFORMATION

Click here to read up on the explanation and opinion from the Attorney General on the upcoming ballot questions for the 2024 election. 

Former State Rep. Fred Deutsch Shares How He'll Vote in November

Mr. Deutsch shares how he’s going to vote in November on the numerous issues that are up for a vote for South Dakota voters. 

OUR OPINION ON HOW TO VOTE IN NOVEMBER:
Below, we share our opinion and how we will vote on these issues in November.  We hope you’ll get informed on both sides of the issue and form your own opinions as well. 

VOTE NO ON AMENDMENT E

This would change male pronouns in the Constitution to gender-neutral terms or titles. We feel that this isn’t necessary and that our Constitution is fine as is. Click on the title above to read the AG explanation. 

VOTE YES ON AMENDMENT F

We like what former Rep. Deutsch had to say about this amendment: would allow our state legislature to establish work requirements for individuals who receive Medicaid benefits under the expanded Medicaid program and who are capable of working (i.e. able-bodied people). Click on the title above to read the AG explanation. 

PROTECT THE CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHT TO LIFE: NO ON AMENDMENT G

The 14th Constitutional Amendment states that we have a God-given right to life, and that it can not be taken away without our right to due process.  Changing our State Constitution to allow pre-born babies to be killed without their right to due process would cause our Constitution to contradict our National Constitution. “A house divided against itself can not stand.” Click on the title above to learn more. 

Vote NO On Amendment H

Open Primaries aren’t all that they’re cracked up to be. Click on the title above to learn more at their website.

Vote NO on RL21: PROTECT SD PROPERTY RIGHTS

The citizens of South Dakota took back control after our state legislature passed a law that benefits private carbon pipelines companies at the cost of our Constitutional property rights. Click on the title above to learn more.

NO ON IM 28: REPEAL TAX ON ANYTHING SOLD FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION

As the website says, this is a trap that sets the stage for implementing a state income tax. Click on the title above to visit the website to learn more. 

NO ON IM 29: PROTECTING SD KIDS

Recreational marijuana legalization is up on the ballot once again. Click on the title above to find out more about the the risks and consequences to our society if this measure passes.

WHAT IS GOING ON IN SOUTH DAKOTA?

SD citizens are facing unprecedented attacks on their Constitutional rights by their very own elected officials.  From election transparency to property rights, citizens are fighting on many fronts, only to realize that those we believed would represent us as they took an oath to do are the ones we are having to fight to protect our freedoms…in America, no less!  Mick Baruth wrote two articles that dive into the details of all the battles we’re fighting, sharing details that the main stream media tends to keep from us.

WHAT IS GOING ON?

Many of us have been led to believe that there is only a small group of people that have concerns about the voting machines, when the fact is we are not…  

IF YOU ONLY KNEW

We want to share with you just a handful of things we have learned over the last
couple years about stuff that is going on right here in our own backyard… 

PATRIOT PLEDGE

Written by Chris Larson, this article explains the beliefs of true conservatives fighting against the Establishment and their agenda.

News Shared From Patriots

We are so proud to know these true patriots working hard to share information from the front lines in real time that isn’t censored, watered down, or twisted.  They’re spreading the truth for the benefit of The People of South Dakota & we greatly appreciate them. Check out the various podcasts, YouTube channels and Substacks from patriots across the state!

Who To Watch

 

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BENNETT COUNTY OPEN MEETINGS FB GROUP

This group is managed by Judd Schomp, a heavily involved and concerned citizen in Bennett County who is also a former county commissioner.  He works hard to expose what his local government is up to concerning their use and management of public funds, regardless of the pushback and attacks on him for doing so.  He’s fearless and a fighter, which is the type of people we need these days to take back control of a government that’s gone off the rails.  Click here to visit his Facebook page and here to visit his Youtube channel!

WE, THE PEOPLE, OF LAWRENCE COUNTY

WTP of Lawrence County is a small but mighty group, run by a fierce fighter who is a long-time local rancher who has had her share of dealing with the government.  She supports her fellow citizens who fight as well, ran a campaign to primary a long standing state senator and gave him a serious run for his money, fights for clean elections at the local level, and more.  She and this group are a great asset to Lawrence County. Click here to visit WTP of Lawrence’s FB page!