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SD Chamber Head Supports Changes to IM22

SD Chamber Head Supports Changes to IM22

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While backing changes to IM22, the head of the South Dakota Chamber of Commerce and Industry, says the will of the voters also should be recognized.
Dave Owen says voters obviously wanted change……

The initiated measure sets up limits on contacts between lobbyists and legislators, public financing of state campaigns, and an ethics commission.

Owen says the law is poorly written…..

Owen says he doesn’t think voters really support millions of dollars for public financing of campaigns…

Owen spoke in Yankton as he wrapped up his tour of Chamber of Commerce meetings across the state.

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