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South Dakota Legislative Committee Assignments Handed Out

South Dakota Legislative Committee Assignments Handed Out

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State Representative Jean Hunhoff of Yankton will serve as Vice-Chair of the House Appropriations Committee in this year’s session.

The veteran lawmaker says she can put her experience to use…

Hunhoff says while they have a budget from outgoing Governor Dennis Daugaard, they don’t yet know the priorities of Governor-elect Kristi Noem….

Hunhoff says they are ready to compare the differences….

Hunhoff had previously served on the Appropriations Committee, and has also been Chair of the House Government Operations and Audit Committee.

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