With the federal law eroded by court decisions, about a half-dozen states want to enshrine protections for non-white voters. But it’s a tough sell even in Democratic states.

Sandra Waltman, director of public affairs for the South Dakota Education Association, described the situation as chaotic.

South Dakota is near the top of the list of states that receive the most federal funding for schools. In 2025 the state ...

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