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A legislative task force is looking to cut property taxes by almost $900 million. A tax shift might be on the table, but some lawmakers say it might not be a one-size-fits-all approach.
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Gov. Larry Rhoden is setting a special session date to decide the fate of a new men’s prison for Sept. 25.
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Both the House and Senate approved cutting over $1 billion to the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.
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As legislators look to lower the rates inmates return to prison, one option is to key in on the point of entry into the prison system. At a recent legislative task force meeting, Pennington County prosecutors said one of their programs could be looked at to expand statewide.
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The South Dakota State Historic Preservation Office administers Deadwood Fund grants that can be used to repair aging buildings.
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The Project Prison Reset task force considered 14 sites for the new men's prison. After weighing costs and the public's input, the committee recommends prison placement in Sioux Falls.
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The South Dakota Art Museum's new exhibit spotlights old, founding favorites. "The Founding Gifts" showcases pieces from Harvey Dunn, Ben Reifel and an SDPB artist.
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The American Jump Rope Federation hosted its National Grand Finals in Sioux Falls, a first for South Dakota. Over 100 competitors hopped to Augustana to showcase their speed and skills for a national title.
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Bill Even, commissioner of the Governor's Office of Economic Development, and Joe Santos, Ph.D., explain the state's economy and where it could go in the future.

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SDPB has received many questions from listeners and viewers about potential cuts to public media’s federal funding and how they might impact SDPB.
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South Dakota Public Broadcasting (SDPB) today expressed disappointment over the recent passage of the federal rescissions package, which includes significant cuts to funding for public broadcasting.