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SD Governor Kristi Noem Delivers Budget Message

SD Governor Kristi Noem Delivers Budget Message

Governor Kristi Noem Photo: WNAX


South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem outlined her 2021 budget proposal to legislators in Pierre Tuesday.
Noem said the states economy is on strong footing…

Noem says she will include help for local governments recovering from this years disasters…

Noem says a reduction in internet service taxes and changes in expected sales tax collections will cut available new dollars…

Noem says she will also recommend just under four million dollars for meth treatment and five million dollars for a new health sciences building at USD in Vermillion.

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