The budget presented by South Dakota Governor Dennis Daugaard last week was a surprise to many.
Long time legislative observer, Dave Owen………

The Governor’s budget shows only a small increase in spending, with no increases for state employees or school districts.

Owen, President of the state Chamber of Commerce and Industry, says the timing of the budget is kind of ironic……

While the legislature can come up with its own budget, Owen says he doesn’t expect them to make any major changes…..

Sales tax revenues have been below projections since the new fiscal year started on July first.