Surpluses prove state lawmakers’ eyes are bigger than their stomachs

By: Dana Hess

Outlets: South Dakota Searchlight

Published: August 1, 2026

Words: 891

Last Updated: 2 days, 5 hours ago

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There are two times a year when you can count on South Dakota politicians getting a little pumped up about their performance and taking a victory lap.

One is at the end of the legislative session when lawmakers pat themselves on the back about their ability to produce a balanced budget. They’re right to take pride in their work. There are currently 10 states that run budget deficits. Balancing a budget is something that …

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