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Wins & Losses in Pierre

Wins & Losses in Pierre

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South Dakota legislators finished the main run of the 2019 session early Wednesday morning, rushing to finish to avoid a March blizzard.
Senator Art Rusch of Vermillion says there were highs and lows..https://soundcloud.com/wnax-radio/art-rusch-314a

Rusch says legislators were able to find a compromise on extra money for nursing homes…

The budget that was passed includes two and a half percent increases for schools and state employees. Rusch says the two are not equal…

Legislators return to Pierre for one final day on March 29th.

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