Lawmakers seek a share of $31 million in unallocated funds

By: Makenzie Huber

Outlets: South Dakota Searchlight

Published: March 1, 2026

Words: 1,059

Last Updated: 1 week, 3 days ago

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South Dakota lawmakers have whittled down ideas of how to use at least $31 million in one-time state funding from nearly 30 to under a dozen.

Gov. Larry Rhoden told lawmakers in December that he left $14.4 million in his recommended budget for them to spend on special projects. Lawmakers learned in February that pot of cash grew by $16.8 million as updated revenue numbers came in.

Some of the largest special requests …

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