The state budget sets the framework for much of the debate in any legislative session. South Dakota Governor Dennis Daugaard delivered his final budget to legislators earlier this month.

Governor-elect Kristi Noem says she will use that as a starting point…

Noem says state government needs to stay out of the way as much as possible…

Noem says in many cases, the state is the only provider of critical services…

Noem will be sworn in on January 5th.