• Hello from Pierre.  This week my newsletter is a statement of goals for the 2014 session.  As a team we have worked together to come up with a plan to make SD stronger as we go into the future.  Workforce development has emerged as a major issue as we outline a broad strategy for improving the state's economic environment. 
•  "We commend the governor for bringing recommendations in the State of the State speech, and most of his proposals will have our support," said Rep. Bernie Hunhoff, the House Minority Leader. "But the complex shortage of qualified workers in South Dakota didn't arise yesterday. It has been brewing for a long time, and real solutions will require a major change in edu

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