The voting reflects deep regional divisions, with some states moving toward greater access and others maintaining restrictions.

The terms "red state" and "blue state" emerged during the 2000 U.S. presidential election to describe states that ...

South Dakota has no income tax. The combined state and local sales tax rate is fairly low when compared to other states. But, sales tax in South Dakota applies to both groceries and clothing.

South Dakota’s business costs are the lowest in the country at 15% below the national average. Retail, finance, and healthcare make up the primary service industries in the state. In 1981 ...