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Black Hills lawmaker resigns

Rep. Jess Olson marks second Rapid City-area lawmaker to step down since August

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Nov 13, 2023
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Black Hills legislator Jess Olson has resigned her seat in the South Dakota House of Representatives.

The governor’s office announced on Monday that the District 34 lawmaker submitted her resignation, citing “ongoing health issues.”

A call to Olson was not immediately returned.

The 38-year-o…

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