Higher revenue estimate sparks talk of increases for schools, state workers, Medicaid providers

By: Makenzie Huber

Outlets: South Dakota Searchlight

Published: February 12, 2026

Words: 873

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 6 days ago

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PIERRE — There will be enough money on hand to give teachers, state employees and Medicaid providers more funding next fiscal year, lawmakers on South Dakota’s budget committee expect.

It’s just a matter of how much of an increase lawmakers choose to provide.

The legislative Joint Appropriations Committee adopted a general fund revenue projection of $2.5 billion for fiscal year 2027 on Thursday at the Capitol. That’s nearly $30 million more than what Gov. Larry …

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