South Dakota Gov. Rhoden's bill load criticized by cadre of GOP lawmakers

Freedom Caucus members assert executive branch is overstepping legislative courtesy; Legislative Research Council head, governor's office respond

PIERRE — A faction of Republican lawmakers at the South Dakota Capitol is accusing the Rhoden administration of overstepping with a heavier-than-usual slate of proposed laws.

But the charge brought swift dismissal from the governor’s office this week, with Gov. Larry Rhoden’s top spokesman rejecting the criticism as misleading and premature.

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