South Dakota lawmakers are taking a long weekend off before they return to Pierre on Monday for the only five day week of the session.

House Majority Leader Will Mortenson of Pierre says they continue to hear about one critical issue….

Mortenson says the state has to attract more people….

Mortenson says the housing bill that passed quickly through the legislature is a major step in finding homes for more workers….

The House had to push aside a number of amendments to the housing bill earlier this week to get to final passage.