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SD Governor Candidate Billie Sutton Listening More Than Talking

SD Governor Candidate Billie Sutton Listening More Than Talking

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State Senator Billie Sutton of Burke announced that he would be a candidate for Governor in late May. Since that time, he has been traveling the state, mostly listening to concerns of voters.
Sutton says he heard a lot about perceived corruption in state government……

Sutton says many mistakes were made in managing the federal dollars connected to GEAR UP…..

Sutton, a member of GOAC, which is investigating GEAR UP, says they have hit some roadblocks along the way…..

Sutton is the only announced democrat in the race.
Attorney General Marty Jackley and Congresswoman Kristi Noem are running for the republican nomination.

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