While the final budget is the last bill passed by the South Dakota legislature each year, some legislators says spending priorities should be outlined earlier.

Senator Craig Kennedy of Yankton says lawmakers have to decide what is important…

Kennedy says many legislators are looking past the budget proposed by Governor Kristi Noem…

The Governors budget had no increase for state aid to schools or for state workers.

Kennedy says they could decide much of the budget outline before the final revenue figures arrive in March…

The legislature returns to Pierre on Tuesday.