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need to build more prisons in the near future. The Governor chose to focus on the less confrontational issues, but at the same time avoided giving us his direction on working with our partners including schools and nursing homes.  Along with our partners, it is our hope that we can find ways to create true economic development throughout all of South Dakota with a strong focus of bringing more young people back to our rural communities. Strong schools, housing, and healthcare are all critical components of economic development for local communities.
• The State of the Judiciary speech by Chief Justice Gilbertson reminded us that we have a shortage of lawyers in rural areas, which is related to the overall need to attract more young families in rural communities.  Chief Justice Gilbertson also ref

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