Governor celebrates surplus as Democratic lawmaker says state missed opportunities to help people

By: Meghan O'Brien

Outlets: South Dakota Searchlight

Published: July 13, 2026

Words: 747

Last Updated: 4 days, 20 hours ago

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The deposit of a $69 million budget surplus has grown South Dakota’s state government reserve funds to $325 million, according to an announcement from Republican Gov. Larry Rhoden’s office Monday.

The surplus is from the end of the state’s 2026 fiscal year on June 30.

“South …

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