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SD Legislators Find Some Bi-Partisan Issues

SD Legislators Find Some Bi-Partisan Issues

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As South Dakota legislators get ready to start the third week of this year’s session, there are some measures with bi-partisan support.
House minority Leader Spencer Hawley of Brookings says they are working on a scholarship program…..

Hawley says there is growing consensus on improving an existing development program….

Hawley says finding the money for any program will be the challenge this year.

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