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South Dakota Legislators Ready to Wrap up 2018 Session

South Dakota Legislators Ready to Wrap up 2018 Session

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While South Dakota lawmakers return to Pierre Monday for the final day of the 2018 session, there isn’t much expected to be on the agenda.
Governor Dennis Daugaard is working through bills, but has not issued any vetoes yet.
Senate Minority Leader Billie Sutton of Burke says there was no big issue to deal with…….

Sutton says he would have supported killing even more bills……

Sutton says the current system seems to be working well……

Sutton will soon turn his full-time attention to his run for Governor. He is the only announced democrat in the race.
Sutton was a guest on Drivetime with Von & Fred on 570 WNAX on Wednesday.

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