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Politics roundup: Pipelines, prison funding & property taxes

On today's show...

SDPB's Jackson Dircks shares why a CEO says, "No pipeline, no plant" (1:00 to 7:47).

He offers an update on a massive economic development project with an uncertain future after the 2025 legislative session. Read his full reporting here.

Lawmakers have started the next round of planning the state's new prison. SDPB's Lee Strubinger was at their initial meetings (8:21 to 16:37).

We get a history lesson on prison projects in South Dakota from former legislators Linda Duba and Jean Hunhoff (16:37 to 26:39).

Plus, Patrick Lalley from Sioux Falls Live unpacks his commentary on property tax reform. He asks if tax relief for homeowners is the best way to support development in the state's largest city (26:39 to 48:59).

Read his full article here.

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.
Ari Jungemann is a producer of In the Moment, SDPB's daily news and culture broadcast.