South Dakota is among the top-three Freest states in the nation, according to the Cato Institute’s Freedom in the 50 States project.
South Dakota is ranked third in the nation for both overall freedom and economic freedom.
This index is based on state laws and other variables from January 2020 to January 2023. This report also evaluates state COVID-19 responses and how they affected freedom both during and after the pandemic. South Dakota did not shut down during the pandemic. Noem was the only governor in America to never order a single business or church to close.
The Cato Institute’s report reads, “Considering its consistently stellar across-the-board economic performance, it is little wonder that South Dakota remains one of the top-five freest states. South Dakota’s fiscal policy is excellent. The state has one of the lowest tax burdens in the country.”
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