The South Dakota legislature ended up passing a very tight budget, with raises of only three tenths of a percent for teachers and schools.
Senator Craig Kennedy of Yankton says he thinks the state is missing on some opportunities…..

Kennedy says some good bills didn’t get a hearing because of the money crunch…..https://soundcloud.com/wnax-radio/170320_0614mp3-2

Kennedy, a democrat, says most of the proposals would not have cost much…..https://soundcloud.com/wnax-radio/170320_0614mp3-3

Kennedy and republican Representative Mike Stevens wrapped up the session at an American Legion auxiliary meeting in Yankton Monday night.