Legislative opponents to the sales tax increase have argued there is money available in the state budget that could be redirected to higher teacher pay.
Representative Jean Hunhoff of Yankton is a member of the Appropriations Committee………

Hunhoff says there would be losers if those budget dollars are redirected….

Hunhoff says they will have a very tight budget when they try to wrap it up….

Hunhoff says they may have the final budget early next week, but wouldn’t be surprised if amendments take it down to the final day again.