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New Governor Bringing Change to Pierre

New Governor Bringing Change to Pierre

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A new Governor will bring changes to Pierre and state government.

Republican Congresswoman Kristi Noem will be leaving Washington to become the state’s first female Governor.

Dave Owen, President of the state Chamber of Commerce & Industry, says Noem will want her own people around her..

Owen says most of state government should not see any real shake up…

Owen is meeting with Chambers of Commerce around the state, bringing his pre-legislative preview.

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