We went through this with Governor Kristi Noem and her Executive Orders. Several intercollegiate sports organizations said the orders violate their inclusion policies. Therefore, they will no longer hold any competitions in South Dakota. Queen Kristi is all about money and had to change her tune at the potential loss of millions of dollars of sales tax revenue. We don't have income tax here, relying instead on tourism sales tax. A punch in the wallet is what it takes to get people's attention.
Our state motto is: "Under God, the People Rule." In practice, it is: "Under Noem, All are Ruled."