Sioux Falls legislator Tony Venhuizen is Rhoden’s pick for SD lieutenant governor
A Sioux Falls legislator and longtime presence in South Dakota Republican politics, Tony Venhuizen, is Gov. Larry Rhoden’s pick for lieutenant governor. Rhoden announced his choice Wednesday morning at the Capitol in Pierre,
Venhuizen takes the gavel as new lieutenant governor
The historic Senate chamber of the South Dakota Capitol soared with applause on Thursday afternoon as Tony Venhuizen received congratulations for becoming the state’s new lieutenant governor. Shortly before 1:30 p.
Tony Venhuizen announced as new Lieutenant Governor
Governor Larry Rhoden announced Tony Venhuizen as his pick for South Dakota lieutenant governor. Mount Rushmore visitors react to the proposal to add President Donald Trump to the National Monument.
Legislature gives unanimous support for Venhuizen appointment at Lieutenant Governor
PIERRE, SD (KELO.com) — With unanimous support, South Dakota has a new Lieutenant Governor. Tony VenHuizen was approved 67-0 in the state House and 35-0 in the Senate, with legislators from both parties praising his experience and knowledge of state government. House Minority Leader Erin Healey of Sioux Falls gave her endorsement.
Venhuizen sworn in as South Dakota lieutenant governor after legislative confirmation
The South Dakota Legislature voted unanimously on Thursday at the Capitol in Pierre to confirm Tony Venhuizen as the state’s lieutenant governor. Venhuizen, 42, was sworn in shortly afterward. The Sioux Falls Republican’s voice shook momentarily with emotion as he took to the lectern to address the Senate in his first remarks as the body’s
In Venhuizen, Rhoden picks one of Legislature’s own
The gossip in the halls of the Capitol proved right. Tony Venhuizen, who’s served as chief of staff for the two previous governors and most recently has been a state representative for three years, is Gov.
Venhuizen unanimously confirmed as lieutenant governor of South Dakota
The South Dakota Legislature has unanimously confirmed Tony Venhuizen (Jan. 30, 2025) as the state’s 40th Lieutenant Governor. During the House debate, lawmakers of both political parties expressed support for Venhuizen’s nomination.
South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden taps Sioux Falls lawmaker for lieutenant governor role
Gov. Larry Rhoden said he chose Tony Venhuizen as lieutenant governor for his knowledge of the Legislature and experience in the executive branch.
VenHuizen Unanimously Voted In As Lieutenant Governor
The South Dakota Senate Select Committee on the Nomination of the Lt. Governor voted unanimously yesterday (Wednesday) to confirm Tony Venhuizen as lieutenant governor. Gov. Larry Rhoden selected Venhuizen,
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RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Governor Rhoden has tapped now former Rep. Tony Venhuizen to take his former Lt. Governor Post.
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South Dakota has a new lieutenant governor. On Wednesday, Republican Gov. Larry Rhoden named current Republican Rep. Tony ...
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