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Sen. Jean Hunhoff surveys long-term care solutions

Sen. Jean Hunhoff is a Republican representing District 18.
Sen. Jean Hunhoff is a Republican representing District 18.

This interview originally aired on In the Moment on SDPB Radio.

The South Dakota Legislature set up a summer committee to study the long-term care crisis and its possible solutions. The committee had its first meeting on Tuesday, May 23.

Sen. Jean Hunhoff is chair of the committee. She's worked extensively on this issue since 2006.

She joins In the Moment to discuss the outcomes of the state's previous attempts to address seniors' needs and what's new as legislators tackle the topic afresh.

Lori Walsh is a special correspondent with SDPB and host of the "In the Moment" podcast.
Ellen Koester served as a producer of "In the Moment," SDPB's daily news and culture broadcast.
Ari Jungemann served as a producer of In the Moment, SDPB's daily news and culture broadcast.

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