This interview originally aired on "In the Moment" on SDPB Radio.
Our Dakota Political Junkies provide a summary and analysis of the governor's annual state budget address. During the speech, Gov. Kristi Noem laid out her priorities ahead of the legislative session.
This year, she highlighted the importance of reading — specifically through the study of phonics. She warned legislators to budget conservatively. And she highlighted the importance of everything from infrastructure to teacher salaries.
We bring you the highlights and an in-depth look at what her address could signal about the upcoming session.
Mike Card is a political scientist and professor emeritus at the University of South Dakota. Jon Hunter is publisher emeritus of the Madison Daily Leader and a member of the South Dakota Newspaper Hall of Fame.
