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Questions About the Sales Tax Cut

Questions About the Sales Tax Cut

Dave Owen Photo: WNAX


There is a lot of interest in the proposal from Governor Kristi Noem to cut the four and a half percent sales tax on groceries, but a lack of details.
Dave Owen, President of the state Chamber of Commerce and Industry, says they haven’t supported changes in sales taxes in the past…..https://on.soundcloud.com/GohcF

Owen says much of the break would miss the right target….

Owen says there are mixed messages on taxes and the budget….https://on.soundcloud.com/t4iqB

The Governors proposal would have to get through the legislature next year.

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