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Lawmaker pushes back on Gov. Noem's statements on reservation crime

Rep. Peri Pourier (D) represents District 27.
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Rep. Peri Pourier (D) represents District 27.

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

"In the Moment" explores lawmakers' responses to Gov. Kristi Noem's speech to a joint session, including concerns about how tribal members were represented.

We hear from Rep. Peri Pourier about what the governor said linking crime on reservations to the southern border.

Plus, the governor referenced a lawsuit between a tribe and the federal government. SDPB's C.J. Keene discusses his reporting on the case.

Read more.

Lori Walsh is the host and senior producer of In the Moment.
Ellen Koester is a producer of In the Moment, SDPB's daily news and culture broadcast.