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Looking Toward the 2021 SD Legislative Session

Looking Toward the 2021 SD Legislative Session

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Incoming legislators are now turning their attention to the 2021 session.

Representative Ryan Cwach of Yankton didn’t face opposition in his reelection and will be one of eight democrats in the House.

He says there are a couple of big issues in front of them…

Cwach says he was fine with his committees last session….

Cwach says he may be interested in a caucus leadership position…Loki

Minority leader Jamie Smith and assistant minority leader Erin Healy both of Sioux Falls were also reelected.

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