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Making the Last Budget Push

Making the Last Budget Push

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South Dakota legislators will work through the day in an attempt to pass a 2021 budget and wrap up the main run of the session.

Representative Jean Hunhoff of Yankton says there are ongoing budget talks…

Hunhoff, a member of the Joint Appropriations Committee, says if there are hang ups it will be over one time spending bills…

Hunhoff says they have a ways to go to finish today..

Hunhoff says there is rising concern over coronavirus and the potential impact to state revenues and spending on the state health plan.

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