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SD Legislators Looking Past Last Day

SD Legislators Looking Past Last Day

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While South Dakota legislators have one more day of the 2016 session on the calendar, some are looking ahead to next year.

Representative Jean Hunhoff of Yankton says since the state is so dependent on sales taxes, they will carefully watch the economy….

Hunhoff, a member of the Appropriations Committee, says one of the big needs next year will be making sure health care providers can get paid for their services, especially for Medicaid patients….

Hunhoff says there are some services, like Medical Home, that are showing signs of success….

Lawmakers return to Pierre next Tuesday for the final day of this years session.

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