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Worries About Lower Revenue Numbers

Worries About Lower Revenue Numbers

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South Dakota legislators are back in Pierre for the final full week of the 2015 session, and are worrying about fading tax revenues.

Senator Bernie Hunhoff of Yankton says they expect the official numbers today to confirm what they have been hearing…

 

Hunhoff says slumping farm prices are now being reflected in state sales tax numbers…

 

Hunhoff says the so called “extra” programs will probably take the funding hit…

 

Legislators have one final day on March 30th to take care of any leftovers.

 

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