Representative Kent Peterson reflects on the 2022 legislative session

SDPB | By Jackie Hendry

Published March 31, 2022 at 6:58 PM CDT

This video is from SDPB's news program, South Dakota Focus.

South Dakota is one of a few states with a citizen legislature. After convening in Pierre, lawmakers return to their home districts and their full-time jobs. Many didn't expect to run for a public office, much less achieve a leadership position in the state legislature.

We visit Representative Peterson to discuss how things unfolded this year.

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Jackie Hendry

Jackie Hendry is a special correspondent with SDPB based in Sioux Falls. Her coverage interests include the many ways public policy impacts child welfare, elder care, health and education.

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