Jean Hunhoff

Rural nursing homes are the subject of sustainability questions across the nation – and South Dakota is no different. During this summer’s rules review, finance practices were the focus.

Lawmakers grilled Game, Fish, and Parks over the decision to expand waterfowl hunting for nonresidents.

The South Dakota Legislature is studying long-term care this summer. Sen. Hunhoff joins In the Moment to discuss the history and challenges behind the crisis.

There is a definite teacher shortage in South Dakota right now. Lawmakers have approved a proposal making it easier for schools to issue permits to student teachers, potentially retaining more of the state’s educators.

South Dakota approves the largest sales tax cut in state history in a move that also kills a novel piece of legislation called the Partridge Amendment. The law was a product of its time that focused on boosting teacher pay.

Sen. Jean Hunhoff is is lead co-chair of the Joint Committee on Appropriations. She joins In the Moment to discuss the state's developing budget.

The state’s budget wizards say the state will receive $190 million dollars more than what Governor Kristi Noem outlined in December. Now, appropriators will fit together the pieces of the state budget.

We welcome Randell Beck for a conversation about his induction into the South Dakota Hall of Fame and how he elevated South Dakota journalism for the region and for the nation.Plus, SDPB's Jackie Hendry previews the Sioux River Folk Festival. We welcome the Christopher David Hanson Band.

In The Moment … August 24, 2020 Show 887 Hour 1Our Meet the Candidates series continues up to the November general election. This morning, we begin with…

Representative Jean Hunhoff discusses the mental health task force she chairs. State Representative Nancy Rasmussen explains the Special Education Interim…