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Sioux Falls wants support for prison, but legislative support uncertain | Jul 23

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As momentum towards a new men’s prison in Sioux Falls builds, one state legislator is gathering information on how to best support the Sioux Falls community. But any support comes with a price tag legislators might not want to pay for.

When it comes to discussions over how to address rising property taxes, a philosophical debate at the heart of state politics has come into play. Skepticism around economic development is creeping into South Dakota.

As the Trump Administration continues its effort to cut costs, federal funding for public school districts across the country —South Dakota included—remains unclear.

Representative Dusty Johnson is introducing bipartisan legislation he says will digitize the United States permitting process and reduce delays for environmental reviews.

The South Dakota Board of Regents is approving two new degree programs at Northern State and South Dakota State University.

And more.

Patrick Williams is the local host of "All Things Considered"