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what revenue the state will collect in the future. After hearing from economists in the next week, the Legislature's Joint Appropriations Committee will decide how much revenue the state can expect to receive in the current budget year and the next budget year, which starts July 1.
• However, Daugaard noted that he made some unusual budget moves just to be able to recommend a 3 percent boost in state aid, rather than the 1.6 percent inflationary increase required by law. The governor's proposed budget would use an unexpected windfall in one-time revenue to pay off some state debts and obligations, freeing up ongoing revenue for education and other priorities.
• House Minority Leader Bernie Hunhoff said he hopes the Legislature will fund schools as a priority, but he expects next year's budget will not repair all the damage caused by the 2011 cuts.
• "We're not going to be able to fully fix the problem we caused with education, with our schools," the Democrat from Yankton said. "It's probably not going to be where we want it to be as far as rebuilding school budgets."
• If the Legislature cannot fix schools budget problems this year, it should at least adopt a long-range plan to help them in the future, Hunhoff said.
• Daugaard's proposed budget would set spending per student from state and local funds at $4,764 next year. Schools want it raised to $4,805, the level in place before the 2011 budget cuts.
• Pogany said spending in most state programs has been restored to what was being spent before the 2011 budget cuts, so schools should get the same treatment.
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• Extension connects hay and forage sellers, buyers
• BROOKINGS, S.D. (AP) -- SDSU Extension is helping to connect hay and forage suppliers with those who need them through a Facebook group.
• The "SDSU Extension Feed & Forage Finder" group is open to anyone that is interested in either buying or selling hay or feedstuffs.
• Cow/Calf Field Specialist Warren Rusche says listings can include baled hay, straw or silage as well as individuals seeking pasture to rent, custom feeding or custom grazing arrangements, explained
• He says the purpose for starting the group was to provide a low-cost way for buyers and sellers to connect.
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