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South Dakota Legislators Anticipate Updated Revenue Numbers

South Dakota Legislators Anticipate Updated Revenue Numbers

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The Appropriations Committee of the South Dakota legislature will attempt to work through the rest of their routine bills before the updated revenue numbers land later in the week.
Committee member, Representative Jean Hunhoff of Yankton says they have had a lot to deal with……

The Board of Regents spent several days before the committee last week. Hunhoff says they have a number of building projects that need legislative approval…..

While the money for construction is donated, the state is on the hook for maintenance and repair. Hunhoff says that is a growing problem….

The main run of the session is set to end on March 9th.

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