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Aging SD Population will Pressure State Finances

Aging SD Population will Pressure State Finances

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While much of the legislative attention is focused on giving teachers’ pay raises, another sector of public service employees may need to be next.
Representative Jean Hunhoff of Yankton says we are all living longer, and that continues to put pressure on all levels of medical caregivers….

Hunhoff says current low wages make it difficult to attract and keep qualified workers…..

Hunhoff says it will become more critical in the coming years….

Hunhoff says state facilities have struggled with worker shortages for years.

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