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SD Attorney General Marty Jackley Rejects Travel Cost Criticisms

SD Attorney General Marty Jackley Rejects Travel Cost Criticisms

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South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley is being criticized for a jump in travel costs for his office. A report to the Government Operations and Audit Committee saw travel costs increase from sixty thousand dollars in 2016, to over one hundred thousand dollars in 2017.
Jackley says it’s all politics……

Jackley says the costs are related to their statewide involvement…..

Jackley says his office has been involved in more outreach…..

Jackley is running for the republican nomination for Governor. He will face Congresswoman Kristi Noem in the June primary.

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