南达科他州州长拉里·罗登(Larry Rhoden)于2025年12月30日获得140万美元的赠款, South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden awarded $1.4 million in grants on Dec. 30, 2025, drawing criticism over potential political favoritism.

南达科他州州长拉里·罗登于2025年12月30日宣布提供140万美元的州赠款,其中包括90万美元用于南达科他州立大学的一个生物加工设施,50万美元用于水镇基础设施,由未来基金供资。 South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden announced $1.4 million in state grants on December 30, 2025, including $900,000 for a bioprocessing facility at South Dakota State University and $500,000 for infrastructure in Watertown, funded through the Future Fund. 这些奖项是在向一个拥有共和党主要对手的城市赠款后不久颁发的,引起政治对手的批评,他们指责罗登利用经济发展基金谋取政治利益。 The awards, made shortly after a grant to a city with a Republican primary opponent, drew criticism from political rivals who accused Rhoden of using the economic development fund for political advantage. 批评者认为公告与竞选活动相似, 引述前总督Kristi Noem的争议。 Critics argue the public announcements resemble campaign activity, citing past controversies under former Governor Kristi Noem. 罗登为这些行动辩护,这是他公务的一部分,强调透明度。 Rhoden defended the actions as part of his official duties, emphasizing transparency. 未来基金于1987年设立,由雇主发薪税供资,自Noem离开以来,已获得至少2 100万美元的赔偿金,其中2 000万美元未承付,700万美元在财政年度结束前可用。 The Future Fund, established in 1987 and funded by employer payroll taxes, has seen at least $21 million in awards since Noem left, with $20 million unobligated and $7 million available before the fiscal year ends. 拟议法案将把批准权转移给州长任命的委员会,以加强监督。 A proposed bill would shift approval authority to a governor-appointed board to increase oversight. 随着关于经济发展和公共问责制的辩论日益激烈,2026年6月的初选即将到来。 The June 2026 primary election looms as debates over economic development and public accountability intensify.