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SD Seeing Strong Non-Farm Job Growth

SD Seeing Strong Non-Farm Job Growth

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South Dakota Governor Dennis Daugaard says while the ag economy continues to struggle, causing a drag on sales tax collections, there are some other positive signs.

Daugaard says they soon will see the next report on sales tax collections…..

Daugaard says the state continues to see strong non-farm job growth…..

Daugaard says he is optimistic that job growth will continue into the summer……

The legislature passed a tight budget this year with only a point three percent increase for schools and teachers.

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