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SD Legislators Enter Final Week of the 2016 Session

SD Legislators Enter Final Week of the 2016 Session

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South Dakota legislators are back in Pierre for the final full week of the 2016 session.
Senator Bernie Hunhoff of Yankton says most of the big issues are fairly settled….

Hunhoff says the budget pieces should come together during the week…..

Hunhoff says while Medicaid expansion may be delayed, it is still in play….

Committees are still dealing with a few bills, which all have to have final floor action by Wednesday. The last two days will be mostly for conference committees and final budget work.

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