Growth is not a problem, but walking away from it is

By: Michael Bockorny

Outlets: South Dakota Searchlight

Published: April 17, 2026

Words: 779

Last Updated: 2 months ago

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A recent article from South Dakota Searchlight highlighted the clear divide among gubernatorial candidates over a state investment tied to a major business expansion in Brookings. The same kinds of debates are occurring at the legislative, city and county levels. At its core, this is a question about whether South Dakota intends to compete.

The narrative that economic development incentives are “corporate welfare” is false. Anti-growth candidates and officials argue that public dollars are …

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