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Mixed Reaction to Governor Dennis Daugaard’s State of the State Speech

Mixed Reaction to Governor Dennis Daugaard’s State of the State Speech

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Legislators had mixed reactions to South Dakota Governor Dennis Daugaards State of the State speech.
Senate Minority Leader, Billie Sutton of Burke, says there were some omissions…..

Sutton says there needs to be more attention on political campaign reforms….

House Majority Leader Lee Qualm of Platte says he agrees with several points the Governor made…..https://soundcloud.com/wnax-radio/lee-qualm-110a

Qualm says state revenue and the budget will take a lot of attention….

Committees begin meeting today (Wednesday). Legislators can introduce bills until the 25th of the month.

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