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SD Legislative Democrats & Republicans Update Their Progress

SD Legislative Democrats & Republicans Update Their Progress

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The South Dakota legislature wrapped up the second week of the session and both parties updated their progress.

Senate Minority Leader Reynold Nesiba of Sioux Falls says they want to see some progress on cutting the sales tax on groceries this year…..

Nesiba says democrats will oppose bills that intrude on personal medical decisions….

Nesiba says democrats want to see movement on critical issues…

Senate Majority Leader Casey Crabtree of Madison says they have good connections with the House….

Crabtree says the Senate moved quickly on the housing bill…

Crabtree says there is strong support for housing bills and programs…..

Monday will be legislative day nine of the thirty eight day session.

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