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SD Governor Kristi Noem and Legislators Reach Budget Deal

SD Governor Kristi Noem and Legislators Reach Budget Deal

Governor Kristi Noem Photo: WNAX


South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem says a budget deal has been worked out to provide funding increases to three important groups.

Noem, during a news conference Monday referred to earlier statements….

Noem says the deal will give two percent increases to schools, state workers and Medicaid providers….

Noem says there is also a deal in place to fund the industrial hemp program…

Noem says it took quite a bit of negotiations between her staff and legislative leaders. The House & Senate will have to sign off on the budget before the session adjourns on Thursday.

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