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On a mission: South Dakotans talk foreign trade with India dignitaries
The Dakota Scout joins South Dakota Trade, others, on delegation to strengthen economic ties
 • Joe Sneve
Sioux Falls Fourth of July parade returns for 250th anniversary of Declaration signing
Retired military veteran organizing America250 event after two years of absence
 • Jonathan Ellis
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Sponsored by Juna Sleep Systems & Beal Distributing | Matt Merritt of Paulsen Agency joins the Lounge to talk about the dos and don'ts of communicating…
 • Jonathan Ellis and The Dakota Scout
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South Dakota lawmakers leave Capitol after passing $7.5 billion budget
Fiscal conservatives argued government spending has increased too quickly, but others point to rising Medicaid caseloads
 • Jonathan Ellis
Fast growth driving Lincoln County criminal caseload increases
Pressure mounting on public safety, sheriff and state's attorney warn
 • Todd Epp
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South Dakota lawmakers leave Capitol after passing $7.5 billion budget
Fiscal conservatives argued government spending has increased too quickly, but others point to rising Medicaid caseloads
 • Jonathan Ellis
Dueling polls point to competitive governor’s race
Johnson, Rhoden emerge as front runners in one poll, while Doeden takes second in another
 • Jonathan Ellis
Senate approves property tax relief fund through state sales tax
$110 million coming online next year will be used to offset homeowner tax bills
 • Jonathan Ellis
Rhoden-supported effort to lower barriers on local government referrals fails
Rep. Aaron Aylward had sought to decrease the number of signatures needed to refer a decision to the ballot box
 • Jonathan Ellis
Sioux Falls School Board members critical of efforts in Pierre to restrain opt outs
Lawmakers took repeated swings to make it easier for voters to refer property tax increases to public vote
 • Todd Epp
House agrees to shift $110 million to yearly homeowner property tax relief
Lawmakers preparing to tap income that will come with end of tax holiday in 2027
 • Jonathan Ellis
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