South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem, who is term-limited in her second term as governor, is nominated as the next potential secretary of Homeland Security.

PIERRE, S.D. (South Dakota Searchlight) – South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem used her State of the State address on Tuesday to say goodbye.

Kristi Noem is set to deliver her annual State of the State address on Jan. 14, marking an important moment for her administration as South Dakota’s legislative session begins. Following the address,

Noem, nominated as President-elect Donald Trump's pick for Homeland Security secretary, presented the State of the State address Tuesday in Pierre.

Governor Noem gave Lieutenant Governor Larry Rhoden a baseball bat with the message that it is his turn, as well as the 100th legislatures' turn, to step up to the plate in her absence. In the speech,

Kristi Noem Gives 100th State of the State Address